B. L. Farjeon (1838–1903) was an esteemed British novelist and journalist, notable for his contributions to the mystery and detective fiction genres. Born in London to a literary family—his father was a well-known Jewish author—Farjeon was steeped in the world of books from a young age (Sutherland, 1990). He had a prolific career, writing numerous novels that were well-received in his time, and hi...