Worth, Nigel
Entry updated 28 October 2024. Tagged: Author.
Pseudonym of UK navy officer and author Noel Wright (1890-1975), in active service during World War One, and who reached flag rank in the Royal Navy during World War Two. He is of sf interest for The Arms of Phaedra: A Tale of Wonder and Adventure (1924), a Lost Race tale set in Crete, where ancient Minoans are found to have survived. The Wise Man of Welby (1924) is an adventure tale with fantasy elements. Under his own name, Wright wrote nonfiction, mostly about naval matters. [JC]
Rear-Admiral Noel Wright
born UK: 24 December 1890
died UK: 18 April 1975
works (selected)
- The Arms of Phaedra: A Tale of Wonder and Adventure (London: Mills and Boon, 1924) [hb/C Rebel Stanton]
- The Wise Man of Welby (London: Mills and Boon, 1924) [hb/]
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