James Hadley Chase

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Birth Name: Rene Brabazon Raymond

Born: 24 December 1906 Died: 6 February 1985

Country of origin: United Kingdom

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Description: Chase, a London-born son of a British colonel serving in the colonial Indian Army who intended his son to have a scientific career, was initially raised at King's School, Rochester, Kent and later studied in Calcutta. He left home at the age of 18 and became at different times a broker in a bookshop, a children's encyclopedia salesman, and a book wholesaler before capping it all with a writing career that produced more than 80 mystery books. In 1933, Chase married Sylvia Ray, who gave him a son. During World War II he served in the Royal Air Force, eventually achieving the rank of Squadron Leader. Chase edited the RAF Journal ... (more)

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