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A Database of Victorian Fiction, 1837–1901

A Database of Victorian Fiction, 1837–1901

Author: Charles Martel

Author: Charles Martel (1810–1865)

Alternate Name(s): (pseudonym); Thomas Delf (legal name)

Biography: Bookseller and author.

References: Boase; British Census (1861)

Fiction Titles:

  1. The Detective's Note-Book.  1 vol.  London: Ward and Lock, 1860.
  2. Diary of an Ex-Detective.  1 vol.  London: Ward and Lock, 1860.
  3. A Better Patrimony than Gold: "It is only a pin." A Tale for Youth.  1 vol.  London: Dean and Son, 1863.