Dornford Yates

Dornford Yates Biography

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Dornford Yates (1885-1960) was a British author and playwright, best known for his humorous adventure novels set in the early 20th century. Born in London, he was the son of a prominent lawyer and grew up in a well-to-do family. He attended Oxford University and then began a career as a lawyer, but soon found that his true passion was writing.

In 1913, Yates published his first novel, "Berry and Co.", which introduced the characters of Berry Pleydell and Jonah Mansel, two upper-class Englishmen who would become the main protagonists in many of his later novels. The book was a success and established Yates as a popular author.

Throughout his career, Yates wrote over 20 novels, many of which were set in the French Riviera and featured his recurring characters. His books were known for their wit, humor, and cleverly plotted adventures. He also wrote several plays and a memoir, "A Bundle from Britain".

Yates died in 1960 at the age of 75, but his novels remain popular to this day and are considered classics of British literature.