Oppenheim, E. Phillips (Edward Phillips), 1866-1946

found: Twentieth century authors, 1942(Oppenheim, Edward Phillips; pseud. Anthony Partridge)

found: Contemp. authors online, Apr. 6, 2005(best known for his prolific output of spy novels, which earned him the nickname "Prince of Storytellers"; b. in London on October 22, 1866; parents, Edward John and Henrietta Susannah Budd Oppenheim (leather merchants); after a brief education, Oppenheim joined his father's business in 1882, where he continued to work until1906; throughout his career in leather, Oppenheim published his mystery and spy novels; his first, Expiation, was published in 1887; his successful writing career, along with his inheritance from his parents, enabled Oppenheim to live in opulent splendor; he married Elsie Clara Hopkins in 1891 and, together with their daughter, they lived in Norfolk and on the French Riviera; served in Ministry of Information during World War I)

found: Wikipedia WWW site, Apr. 2, 2012(under E. Phillips Oppenheim: Edward Phillips Oppenheim; b. Oct. 22, 1866, Leicester; d. Feb. 3, 1946, St. Peter Port, Guernsey; English novelist; wrote also under the name Anthony Partridge)