Mary Harriet “Molly” Thynne (1881-1950) was an English mystery author known for her classic crime novels of the Dr. Constantine series.
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About Molly Thynne
Molly Thynne was born into a noble family, being the great-grandchild of the 2nd Marquess of Bath, Thomas Thynne. Her family is known as the owners of Longleat, one of the most stately homes in England. Thynne is also the great-niece of James Whistler, the American artist and creator of ‘Black No. 1’ and ‘Arrangement in Grey’.
Thynne grew up in London, where she mingled with artistic types. She spent much of her childhood at the studio of Sir Frances Seymour, the English etcher. It was at his studio that she met the likes of Henry James and Rudyard Kipling.
Thynne made her debut with the publishing of The Uncertain Glory in 1914. Her mystery fiction writing debut was in 1928 when she published the novel The Red Dwarf. Between 1928 and 1933, she authored six titles and never wrote again. Her most popular works are in the Dr. Constantine series of novels, where she introduced her lead as a Greek intellectual with a love for chess who works alongside Inspector Arkwright of Scotland Yard.
Bibliography
Standalone Novels
- The Uncertain Glory (1914)
- The Red Dwarf / The Draycott Murder Mystery (1928)
- The Murder on the Enriqueta / The Strangler (1929)
- The Case of Sir Adam Braid (1930)
Dr. Constantine Series
- The Crime at the Noah’s Ark (1931)
- Death in the Dentist’s Chair (1932)
- He Dies and Makes No Sign (1933)
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