Bernard CapesEnglish novelist and journalist Bernard Capes (1854–1918) is renowned for his contributions to the mystery, horror, and historical fiction subgenres. He started his literary career as a journalist before moving on to write plays, short tales, and novls. Capes was renowned for his ability to write dramatic and frightening stories, and he had a fluid writing style. His writing often combined historical settings with mystery and horror, as well as supernatural aspects. Capes was an expert at capturing a feeling of time and location in his writing and had a good eye for detail. Although Capes worked in a variety of genres, his contributions to the realm of supernatural literature are what people most often remember him for. His short tales had a devoted following and were often published in the time's top periodicals. His writing was hailed for its original themes, well-developed characters, and capacity to conjure up a spooky, tense atmosphere. Bernard Capes' distinctive fusion of mystery, horror, and historical fiction had a tremendous effect on the literary world even though he wasn't as well-known as some of his contemporaries. Fans of the genre continue to adore his writing, which demonstrates his skill at creating engrossing and unsettling stories that have an impact on readers. Read More Read Less