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H. C. McNeile

1 series 4 books in order 2 standalone books

Herman Cyril McNeile (1888-1937), known by the pen name "Sapper," was a British soldier and author who wrote war stories based on his experiences as a soldier in World War I, as well as thrillers such as the Bulldog Drummond series.

Born
1888
Known for
Bulldog Drummond

Series by H. C. McNeile

Bulldog Drummond

2 books in order · 1920–1932

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    Bulldog Drummond

    1920 · H. C. McNeile

    Bull-dog Drummond is the first novel in the Bulldog Drummond series, written by H. C. McNeile under the pen name Sapper. It was first serialized in…

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  2. The return of Bulldog Drummond

    1932 · H. C. McNeile

    The Return of Bulldog Drummond was the seventh Bulldog Drummond novel. It was published in 1932 and written by H. C. McNeile under the pen name…

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Standalone books

  1. Cover of The black gang
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  2. Cover of Temple tower
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Frequently asked questions

How many books has H. C. McNeile written?

We list 4 books by H. C. McNeile across 1 series, published between 1900–1932 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read H. C. McNeile's books?

Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “Bulldog Drummond.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.

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