Cyril Hare
13 books
About the Author
Cyril Hare, the pen name of esteemed British barrister and judge Alfred Alexander Gordon Clark (1900-1958), was a master of the golden age detective novel, infusing his tales with sharp legal insight and a keen eye for the quirks of English society. Born in Surrey and educated at Rugby and Oxford, Hare's career in law profoundly shaped his writing, where courtroom drama and procedural precision often intertwined with clever puzzles of crime. His debut novel, Tenant for Death (1937), introduced readers to the enigmatic Inspector Moresby, who would navigate the fog-shrouded mysteries of London's underbelly and the genteel intrigues of country estates. Hare's works, celebrated for their wit and atmospheric depth, earned him a lasting place among mid-20th-century crime fiction luminaries, with titles like An English Murder, Suicide Excepted, and Untimely Death showcasing his talent for blending intellectual rigor with suspenseful storytelling.
Common genres
Writing style
witty
procedural
atmospheric
Books by Cyril Hare
