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J.D. Beresford
John Davys Beresford (1873-1947) was an English journalist and author noted for his science-fiction and horror stories, particularly his ghost stories. His most notable novels are The Hampdenshire Wonder, What Dreams May Come... and The Riddle of the Tower.
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