author
Armstrong Livingston
b. 1885
Best known for brisk mystery and detective fiction, this American writer built stories from travel, atmosphere, and a taste for suspense. His career began in 1918, and his books ranged from historical adventures to crime novels.
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The Monk of Hambleton
by Armstrong Livingston
About the author
Born in New York City in 1885, Armstrong Livingston was educated at St. George's School in Newport, Rhode Island, and also studied in Europe. Contemporary author notes for The Monk of Hambleton say he began his writing career in 1918 and had traveled extensively.
Livingston wrote mysteries, detective stories, and some historical fiction, including The Monk of Hambleton, The Murdered and the Missing, The Doublecross, and In Cold Blood. Short references to his work suggest that he was especially associated with crime and suspense fiction, with a period living in Algiers and making trips to Paris and London.
Later commentary on his career places his life from 1885 to 1948. While detailed biographical information seems limited, the surviving record points to a writer with an international outlook and a strong feel for intrigue, adventure, and classic puzzle-driven storytelling.