The Story of The Spaniards, Hammersmith by E & H Heron
"The Story of the Spaniards, Hammersmith," published in 1898, marked the debut of Flaxman Low, the pioneering psychic detective of fiction. This story, written by the joint authors Hesketh Hesketh-Prichard and his mother, Kate O'Brien Ryall Prichard, set the stage for a series of supernatural investigations that captivated readers of the late Victorian era.
Hesketh Hesketh-Prichard, born on November 17, 1876, was a multifaceted individual renowned for his contributions to literature, exploration, military service, and sports. Alongside his mother, Kate O'Brien Ryall Prichard, he co-authored numerous stories and novels, including the Flaxman Low series. Hesketh-Prichard's remarkable career spanned from his pioneering efforts in improving marksmanship during World War I to his achievements as a cricketer, explorer, and author.
The late Victorian era witnessed a flourishing of detective fiction, characterized by iconic figures such as Sherlock Holmes and Flaxman Low. While Sherlock Holmes, created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, epitomized the rational and deductive approach to crime-solving, Flaxman Low offered a unique twist with his psychic abilities, delving into the realm of the supernatural. Key dates in this period include the publication of the first Sherlock Holmes story, "A Study in Scarlet," in 1887 and the serialization of the Flaxman Low stories in Pearson's Magazine from 1898 to 1899.
During the late Victorian era, alongside the rise of traditional detective fiction, there emerged a fascinating subgenre known as "occult detective" fiction. This genre featured protagonists who investigated mysteries involving supernatural or paranormal elements. One notable figure in this tradition is Carnacki, created by author William Hope Hodgson. Carnacki, the "ghost-finder," employed a combination of scientific inquiry and occult knowledge to solve cases involving ghosts, demons, and other supernatural entities. Hodgson's stories, such as "The Gateway of the Monster" and "The House Among the Laurels," showcased Carnacki's encounters with the supernatural, captivating readers with their blend of mystery and the occult. Alongside Carnacki, other authors contributed to the occult detective genre, crafting characters and stories that explored the eerie and mysterious realms beyond the conventional boundaries of detective fiction..
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Thank you so much! I live in Hammersmith in Talgarth Rd near West Kensington or West Brompton. I don’t know why I love hearing English stories read by English people sometimes whereas sometimes it makes no difference. Lately I was listening to a tale but it was read by such a strong southern American accent that I just couldn’t picture London! It’s funny because I would have loved to hear her reading an American author! The mind is a funny thing….. or maybe it’s just me 🙈!
@lunablue745
2 ай бұрын
A southern accent reading a London story? That is just blasphemy! I'm sorry your ears were assaulted in such a terrible way.😉😁
@mariameere5807
2 ай бұрын
@@lunablue745 lol 😂 no I enjoyed it! I just meant that I kept being transported to a area where the beautiful southern sun was beating down on my back! And then I would here the words “Scotland Yard” etc and then I would realise that we were in London! It’s something I normally have been able to separate before, please don’t take it too seriously! We take life WAY too seriously in my opinion….. I am so sorry to have offended you! I should not have mentioned it obviously 🙄
@lunablue745
2 ай бұрын
@@mariameere5807 Oh my goodness, no! You did not offend me at all. ❤ I enjoyed your post! I hate that we cannot hear the tone of voice in written comments. I was laughing picturing that narration!
@evelanpatton
2 ай бұрын
No apologies. Stand by your opinion. It is yours & based on your experience. “Ingesting” literature automatically, because such an introverted enjoyment, tends towards an individual taste! It’s ok to prefer a good Stilton to a Wisconsin Cheddar. 🧡🧀
@mariameere5807
2 ай бұрын
@@lunablue745 I am very relieved to hear it and get this reply beautiful soul! 💜
Oh, boy! KZread knows me so well😂. I just hit the next button and your story popped up.
@classicdetective
2 ай бұрын
Scary though.
Hey! I'm from Trinidad! So nice to see evidence of our long history associated with the supernatural depicted yet again. Love all of your readings and your commentary.
@classicdetective
2 ай бұрын
Thank you :)
"Twistin' my mellon, man." Always entertaining stories and postscript. Thanks.
YAY!!! Flaxman Low! A Paranormal Detective tale!
@mariameere5807
2 ай бұрын
I know! My two favourite genres put together! Heaven! 🌟 🌺🕊🤍🕊🌺
"Scrap metal man, you're really twisting my mellon" shall go down as one of the greatest expressions of our time. And you heard it here first people!😎
Captivating, Tony, story, narration and commentary. Perfect for a morning with Dog Nico, under blankets and snow blowing outside, after cold days yet promising spring. Very entertaining, much needed and appreciated. Masterful as always.
@classicdetective
2 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you Tony. Great choice! Detectives and ghosts! Lovely to be able to join this wonderful community of listeners and escape for a while into another world. An essential indulgence. What a fascinating man he was, and a *good* man. I would never have known without your bringing him to us. Thanks so much.
Always a good evening when there is a new story, narrated by Tony, as entertainment. And a new-to-me author. Excellent tale; excellent narration. Thank you, Tony.
Really enjoyed that thank you. Especially the info/talk at the end. Extremely interesting.
Hahahaha, you shoehorned a spook into the detective series. I love your readings of the hardboiled stuff. Dont obsess over the accents.
Thank you very much, I thoroughly enjoyed it. 👍🥂
@classicdetective
2 ай бұрын
So glad!
Nice!
@classicdetective
2 ай бұрын
Thanks!
Combo, yes; & could do with a bit more from this series if you were asking. I prefer my creepiness in art, not so much in real life. (SOTUR.’24) Cheers!
I’m our last trip to England we visited The Spaniards pub, I’m wondering if it is the same house.
@classicdetective
2 ай бұрын
You will hear about my own confusion about the after story commentary
@mq9893
Ай бұрын
@@classicdetective 🍻
Tak!
@classicdetective
2 ай бұрын
Marti very kind. thank you so much