The Bright Face of Danger

Robert Neilson Stephens (1867–1906) was an American novelist and playwright who made his mark in the literary world with works that often melded adventurous plots with historical settings. Stephens was born in Philadelphia and exhibited an early interest in the arts, which would culminate in a prolific career as a writer. He gained significant recognition in the late 19th and the early 20th centur...