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Hector Hugh Munro Quotes
‘But why should you want to shield him?’ cried Egbert; ‘the man is a common murderer.’ ‘A common murderer, possibly, but a very uncommon cook.’
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| Birth: | 18th December, 1870 |
| Death: | 14th November, 1916 |
| Nationality: | British |
| Profession: | Writer |
About
Hector Hugh Munro, better known by the pen name Saki was born in Akyab, British Burma. He was a British author, novelist, short story writer and playwright. He wrote several novels include: The Chronicles of Clovis, The Unbearable Bassington, and When William Came. He wrote several short stories include: Reginald, Reginald in Russia, The Chronicles of Clovis, Beasts and Super-Beasts, and Gabriel-Ernest. He wrote several plays include: The Watched Pot(with Charles Maude) and The Miracle-Merchant. He wrote other books include: The Rise of the Russian Empire, The Interlopers, The Lumber-Room, The Westminster Alice, and The Un-Rest Cure.
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