C. St. John Sprigg
1907-1937
 

Christopher St. John Sprigg was born in London. He was an author, journalist, poet, and playwright. In December 1936, he left for Spain to fight against Franco. A few months later he was killed by the fascists during his first day of battle.

 

Titles and year of publication:  

 1) Crime in Kensington (US Title: Pass the Body [1933])  1933
 2) Fatality in Fleet Street  1933
 3) Death of an Airman  1934
 4) The Perfect Alibi  1934
 5) The Corpse with the Sunburnt Face  1935
 6) Death of a Queen  1935
 7) The Six Queer Things  1937

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