1908. Tracy was a prolific novelist and mystery writer who also wrote under the pseudonym Gordon Holmes. The book begins: It's fine! said Arthur Warden, lowering his binoculars so as to glut his eyes with the full spectacle. In fact, it's more than fine, it's glorious! He spoke aloud in his enthusiasm. A stout, elderly man who stood near-a man with retired tradesman writ large on face and figure-believed that the tall, spare-built yachtsman was praising the weather. Yes, sir, he chortled pompously, this is a reel August day. I knew it. Fust thing this morning I tole my missus we was in for a scorcher. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.