author
Arthur Somers Roche
1883–1935
A prolific American writer of popular fiction, he moved from practicing law into journalism and then built a career turning out novels, short stories, and plays for a wide audience. Best remembered for mystery and thriller writing, he was also part of the magazine culture that shaped early 20th-century entertainment.
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Find the Woman
by Arthur Somers Roche
About the author
Born in Somerville, Massachusetts, on April 27, 1883, he studied at Holy Cross College and later earned a law degree from Boston University. After a short time practicing law, he left the profession for newspaper work at The New York World, a shift that helped launch his writing career.
He went on to become a highly productive American author, publishing novels, short stories, and two plays. His fiction was especially associated with mystery and suspense, and his work appeared during the heyday of mass-market magazines, when fast-paced storytelling could make an author widely known.
He died on February 17, 1935, in Palm Beach, Florida. Though not as famous today as some of his contemporaries, he remains a notable figure in early 20th-century popular fiction, especially for readers interested in classic crime and adventure writing.