Molly Thynne Books in Order
Molly Thynne is a prolific British author, born in 1881, into the aristocracy with connections to renowned painter James McNeil Whistler through her mother's side. Raised in Kensington, she was exposed to literary figures at a young age, including Rudyard Kipling and Henry James. Her literary career spans multiple genres, with her first novel, An Uncertain Glory, published in 1914. However, it was her golden age mysteries that gained her widespread recognition, particularly the six novels she wrote and published between 1928 and 1933, featuring the enigmatic Dr. Constantine, a chess master and amateur sleuth. A devoted traveler and resident of Bovey Tracey, Devon, Molly Thynne lived a fulfilling life, choosing not to marry. Her legacy as a writer continues to captivate readers to this day.
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About Molly Thynne
Molly Thynne is a prolific British author, born in 1881, into the aristocracy with connections to renowned painter James McNeil Whistler through her mother's side. Raised in Kensington, she was exposed to literary figures at a young age, including Rudyard Kipling and Henry James. Her literary career spans multiple genres, with her first novel, An Uncertain Glory, published in 1914. However, it was her golden age mysteries that gained her widespread recognition, particularly the six novels she wrote and published between 1928 and 1933, featuring the enigmatic Dr. Constantine, a chess master and amateur sleuth. A devoted traveler and resident of Bovey Tracey, Devon, Molly Thynne lived a fulfilling life, choosing not to marry. Her legacy as a writer continues to captivate readers to this day.
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