William John Locke (1863–1930) was a British novelist and playwright noted for his urbane and cosmopolitan style, as well as the warmth and humanity of his storytelling. Born on March 20, 1863, in Demerara, British Guiana (now Guyana), he was educated in Trinidad and at Cambridge University. After pursuing a career in education, Locke decided to focus on writing, a decision that would lead to a pr...