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Victor Canning

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About Victor Canning

Victor Canning was primarily a writer of thrillers, and wrote his many books under the pseudonyms Julian Forest and Alan Gould. Among his immediate contemporaries were Eric Ambler, Alistair Maclean and Hammond Innes. Canning was a prolific writer throughout his career, which began young: he had sold several short stories by the age of nineteen and his first novel, Mr Finchley Discovers His England (1934) was published when he was twenty-three. Canning also wrote for children: his Smiler trilogy was adapted for US children's television. Canning's later thrillers were darker and more complex than his earlier work and received great critical acclaim. The Rainbird Pattern was awarded the CWA Silver Dagger in 1973 and nominated for an Edgar award in 1974. In 1976 The Rainbird Pattern was transformed by Alfred Hitchcock into the comic film The Family Plot, which was to be Hitchcock's last film. Several of Canning's other novels including Golden Salamander (1949) were also made into films during Canning's lifetime.

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World Children's Day

Discover The Runaways by Victor Canning. Published by Bello.

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World Animal Day

Crazy about animals? Discover Flight of the Grey Goose by Victor Canning. Published by Bello.

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International Rock Day

A book to explore and enjoy - Flight of the Grey Goose by Victor Canning from Bello

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Saint Andrew’s Day

Why not try Flight of the Grey Goose by Victor Canning. Published by Bello.

5 years ago

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Why not read The Painted Tent by Victor Canning from Bello

5 years ago

Excellent!

Why not read Flight of the Grey Goose by Victor Canning from Bello

5 years ago

World Book Day

Why not find a classic book to read this year? The Painted Tent is a brilliant book by Victor Canning, published by Bello.

5 years ago

Out Now!

Out now! The Runaways by Victor Canning, illustrated by Victor Canning. Published by Bello.

11 years ago

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