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Luminaries of Investigative Fiction

Comparing Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Ian Fleming and John le Carre
By: Mohan Gopinath, Edwin Castelino

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Unlock the secrets of the masters. This unique study dissects the prose of Conan Doyle, Fleming, and le Carré, revealing the techniques they used to build realistic worlds and define the modern spy and detective genres. Learn how they made fiction unputdownable.

The book is unique insofar as it puts together for the first time a detailed comparative study of the prose styles of three great writers…
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The book is unique insofar as it puts together for the first time a detailed comparative study of the prose styles of three great writers and their influence on spy and detective fiction today, and then looks at future trends such narratives will take, based on the current technological advances. It analyzes the prose styles of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Ian Fleming and John le Carre (David Cornwell). By breaking down the prose styles in detail, readers will get a good idea of how masters of the game tackle this difficult part of creative writing.
The styles of the three writers may differ but the end result is fiction which is both realistic and readable. From the perspectives of a fog-enclosed Baker Street, to various international locations and from there to the intricacies of running a country’s most secret office – these are the stamping grounds of the book which the authors tread confidently.
This is a captivating book which is a must read for all fans of the spy and detective story genres.

Dr Mohan Gopinath holds a Master’s degree in English Literature from St Stephen’s College at Delhi University, India, and a doctoral degree from Osmania University, India. He worked at the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation as a senior level banker for almost 21 years in India, the UK and Hong Kong and later as a researcher and consultant. His areas of interest are leadership, management of change, conflict resolution, banking and protection of the environment. He has written and published papers and case studies across a range of subjects, including banking, organizational behavior, human resources, finance, the environment, and the performing arts. He is a keen tennis enthusiast and lives in Bangalore.

Prof Edwin Castelino holds an MSc degree in Physics from the University of Mysore, India, and an MBA from the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad. He worked as a senior manager for 20 years in the field of Banking and then for 20 years as an academic in the field of Management. He was the Professor and Dean at St Joseph’s Institute of Management, Bangalore, India till he retired in October 2018. He has published cases relating to Management and takes a keen interest in the state of the economy in India and other countries.

Hardback

  • ISBN: 1-0364-5852-0
  • ISBN13: 978-1-0364-5852-2
  • Date of Publication: 2025-10-08

Ebook

  • ISBN: 1-0364-5853-9
  • ISBN13: 978-1-0364-5853-9
  • Date of Publication: 2025-10-08

Subject Codes:

  • BIC: C, CB
  • THEMA: C, CB
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