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Gregor Samarow
1829–1903
Best known as the pen name of Oskar Meding, this prolific German novelist turned political experience into sweeping historical and adventure fiction. His books often drew on recent history and court politics, giving readers drama with a strong sense of intrigue.
5 Audiobooks
Der Todesgruß der Legionen, 1. Band
by Gregor Samarow
Der Todesgruß der Legionen, 2. Band
by Gregor Samarow
Der Todesgruß der Legionen, 3. Band
by Gregor Samarow
For Sceptre and Crown: A Romance of the Present Time. Vol. 1 (of 2)
by Gregor Samarow
For Sceptre and Crown: A Romance of the Present Time. Vol. 2 (of 2)
by Gregor Samarow
About the author
Born in Königsberg on April 11, 1829, Gregor Samarow was the pen name of Johann Ferdinand Martin Oskar Meding, a German writer and memoirist. Before becoming widely known as an author, he worked as a civil servant in Hanover and was closely connected to the court of King George V.
After the political upheavals of the 1860s, he moved away from official life and devoted himself to writing. Under the names Gregor Samarow and Leo Warren, he produced many novels, especially historical and political ones, and he is particularly associated with fiction set around more recent European history and the reign of Empress Elizabeth of Russia.
He died in Charlottenburg on July 11, 1903. Today he is remembered mainly for his prolific popular fiction and for the way he blended political knowledge, court life, and storytelling for a broad reading audience.