author
Tom Gallon
1866–1914
A prolific British novelist and playwright of the late Victorian and Edwardian years, he wrote lively popular fiction that often leaned on strong plot, drama, and romance. Several of his stories later found new life on screen, giving his work an afterlife beyond the printed page.
6 Audiobooks
The Cruise of the Make-Believes
by Tom Gallon
The Idol of the Blind: A Novel
by Tom Gallon
The Second Dandy Chater
by Tom Gallon
Tinman
by Tom Gallon
Jimmy Quixote: A Novel
by Tom Gallon
Dead Man's Love
by Tom Gallon
About the author
Born in London on December 5, 1866, Tom Gallon was the pen name of Thomas Henry Gallon. Before turning fully to writing, he worked in ordinary jobs including office and school work, then moved into journalism and fiction when poor health pushed him away from routine employment.
He became known as a British novelist and playwright, publishing a large number of popular stories during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His books were written to entertain, with an emphasis on incident and momentum, and a number of them were later adapted for film.
Gallon died in London on November 4, 1914. His name continued to be remembered in literary circles through his sister, the author and publicist Nellie Tom-Gallon, who founded the Tom-Gallon Trust Award for new writers in his memory.