The Man in Ratcatcher, and Other Stories

Herman Cyril McNeile, better known by his pen name Sapper, was an English author born on September 28, 1888, in Bodmin, Cornwall. McNeile had a distinguished military career, serving in the Royal Engineers during World War I, an experience that imbued his writing with authenticity and a sense of adventure. After the war, he transitioned into writing and quickly became known for his stories of acti...