The Lost Stradivarius

John Meade Falkner (1858-1932) was a notable English novelist and poet, recognized for his distinctive fusion of gothic and supernatural elements within his works. Born on May 8, 1858, in Wiltshire, Falkner led a multifaceted career that encompassed not only his literary pursuits but also his roles as an arms manufacturer, a scholar, and a bibliophile. He was educated at Marlborough and later at H...