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The censoring of Sexton Blake

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The censoring of Sexton Blake

Posted on 13 May 2023 by Alwyn Turner • Leave a comment

ALWYN TURNER wonders why he’s being protected from the prejudices of Edwardian pulp fiction. Continue reading →

Imperial fiction: Dr Nikola

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Imperial fiction: Dr Nikola

Posted on 3 November 2019 by Alwyn Turner • Leave a comment

ALWYN TURNER encounters Guy Boothby’s evil mastermind from the 1890s. Continue reading →

Halloween hits: Bang Went the Chance of a Lifetime

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Halloween hits: Bang Went the Chance of a Lifetime

Posted on 31 October 2019 by Alwyn Turner • Leave a comment

An early George Robey/Sax Rohmer song, resuscitated for Hallowe’en by ALWYN TURNER. Continue reading →

Imperial fiction: Richard Hannay

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Imperial fiction: Richard Hannay

Posted on 16 June 2018 by Alwyn Turner • 2 Comments

ALWYN TURNER celebrates John Buchan’s most famous character. Continue reading →

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