Hulbert Footner (1879–1944) was a Canadian-born American writer known primarily for his detective and adventure fiction. With a prolific literary career, Footner penned numerous books, with 'The Deaves Affair' being among his notable works. Born in Manitoba, Footner left Canada for New York in his early years, where he embarked on his literary journey. 'The Deaves Affair,' first published in 1922,...