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Patrick O'Connor
1915–1983
Best known for lively, satirical storytelling, this Irish-born novelist wrote prolifically under several names and found a wide readership in both fiction and journalism. His books published as Patrick O'Connor often leaned into adventure, travel, and sharp observation.
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The Black Tiger
by Patrick O'Connor
About the author
Born in Dublin in 1915, Leonard Wibberley was an Irish author who later spent much of his life in the United States. He published more than 100 books and also wrote under pen names including Patrick O'Connor, Leonard Holton, and Christopher Webb.
Under the name Patrick O'Connor, he published novels such as Flight of the Peacock and The Black Tiger. Under his own name, he became especially well known for the satirical Grand Fenwick novels, including The Mouse That Roared, which helped secure his lasting reputation as a witty and highly versatile storyteller.
He died in 1983. Even with the different names on his books, his work is often remembered for its energy, humor, and range across satire, adventure, and popular fiction.