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J. E. Preston Muddock

British writer (1843-1934) · United Kingdom · On the map · Writers · Died at 90

James Edward Preston Muddock, also known as Joyce Emmerson Preston Muddock and Dick Donovan, was a prolific British journalist and author of mystery and horror fiction. For a time his detective stories were as popular as those of Arthur Conan Doyle.

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Between 1889 and 1922 he published nearly 300 detective and mystery stories.

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United Kingdom
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Writers
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Writer / Author
Status
Deceased
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Lived 1843 to 1934 · aged 90