Leonard Merrick

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  • Bibliography:
    25 Books
  • First Book:
    March 2010
  • Latest Book:
    May 2025
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Book List in Order: 25 titles

  • A Daughter of the Philistines

    Merrick Leonard (1864 - 1935) was a British dramatist, actor, and novelist. A Daughter of the Philistines gives a glimpse into the society of New York as well as the dealings of New York's Wall Street. Merrick portrays the demoralizations of Wall Str...

  • While Paris Laughed, Being Pranks and Passions of the Poet Tricotrin

    Leonard Merrick (1864-1939) was dubbed "The novelist's novelist." The New York Times wrote: "The often made assertion that there is nothing new under the sun is re futed once again by this new edition of the works of Leonard Merrick."...

  • Cynthia

    "This is, quite simply, a terrific piece of work." -The Neglected Books Page The story of a marriage, writing, failure, love, maturity and comedy....

  • The Actor-Manager

    Leonard Merrick (1864-1939) was an English writer who J. M. Barrie called "the novelist's novelist." Merrick's works, several of which were made into films, include "The Actor-Manager," "THe Quaint Companions," "The Worldlings," "Cynthia" and others....

  • The Position of Peggy Harper

    Set in British theater-land in the very early 20th century, a tale of one man's quest as an actor for a secure wage and fame

    Christopher Tatham lurches from bit part to bit part, always hoping for the longed-for leading-man role, re...

  • The Man Who Was Good

    A novelist of remarkable subtlety and skill who was widely renowned in his era, Leonard Merrick brings nuance and humanity to this portrait of an honest, respected, well-meaning man, Dr. Kincaid, and his tormented love for Mary Brettan, a woman who c...

  • Mr. Bazalgette's Agent

    Born Leonard Miller in Belsize Park, London, in 1864 to wealthy Jewish parents, Leonard Merrick began his career as an actor before abandoning the stage in 1884 to try his luck as a novelist. His first novel, Mr. Bazalgette’s Agent, was published i...

  • The Quaint Companions

    A writer's writer who won a great deal of critical acclaim during his career, Leonard Merrick often grappled with weighty topics. In The Quaint Companions, Merrick addresses the issue of interracial marriage, following the courtship and union of a mi...

  • To Tell You the Truth

    English fiction writer Leonard Merrick is best remembered for his novel Conrad in Quest of His Youth, which was adapted to the silver screen, along with many of his other novels and short stories. This collection of shorter works highlights Leonard's...



  • Conrad in Quest of His Youth

    Leonard Merrick (1864 - 1939) was an English novelist. Although largely forgotten today, he was widely admired by his peers, J. M. Barrie called Merrick the "novelist's novelist." * * * * An excerpt from the Introduction by J. M. Barrie. A Disquieti...

  • The House of Lynch

    Leonard Merrick (1864 - 1939) was an English novelist. Although largely forgotten today, he was widely admired by his peers, J. M. Barrie called Merrick the "novelist's novelist." * * * * An excerpt from the Introduction by G. K. Chesterton. ... "The...

  • The Posistion of Peggy Harper

    Leonard Merrick (1864 - 1939) was an English novelist. Although largely forgotten today, he was widely admired by his peers, J. M. Barrie called Merrick the "novelist's novelist." * * * * An excerpt from the Introduction by Arthur Pinero. ...The stor...

  • While Paris Laughed

    Leonard Merrick (1864 - 1939) was an English novelist. Although largely forgotten today, he was widely admired by his peers, J. M. Barrie called Merrick the "novelist's novelist." * * * * From the beginning of the Introduction by George Barr McCutche...

  • The Worldlings

    Leonard Merrick (1864 - 1939) was an English novelist. Although largely forgotten today, he was widely admired by his peers, J. M. Barrie called Merrick the "novelist's novelist." * * * * An excerpt from the Introduction by Neil Munro. "The Worldlin...

  • The Complete Works, Novels, Plays, Stories, Ideas, and Writings of Leonard Merrick

    The Complete Works, Novels, Plays, Stories, Ideas, and Writings of Leonard MerrickThis Complete Collection includes the following titles:--------1 - The Quaint Companions2 - To Tell You the Truth3 - The Man Who Was Good4 - One Man's View5 - Cynthia6 ...

  • The Works Of Leonard Merrick

    “Cynthia” is a poignant novel by Leonard Merrick, showcasing his talent for crafting compelling narratives and memorable characters. Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century London, the story follows the intert...

  • A Chair On The Boulevard

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    Leonard William Merrick (formerly Miller) (1864- 1939), was a British dramatist, actor, and novelist. Choosing a career on the stage, he changed his name to Merrick, but the career was short lived and he turned to writing. He wrote twelve novels, sev...

  • Conrad in His Quest for Youth

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    Complete and Unabridged. 279 Pages. Leonard Merrick (1864 - 1939) was an English novelist. Although largely forgotten today, he was widely admired by his peers, J. M. Barrie called Merrick the novelist's novelist.* * * *An excerpt from the Introducti...

  • Cynthia - A Daughter Of The Philistines - Volume I

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    Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and...



  • One Man's View

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    Often described as a novelist's novelist, British writer Leonard Merrick possessed extraordinary skill in conveying the subtle emotional nuances that define human relationships. In One Man's View, what starts out as something akin to an arranged marr...

  • One Mans View

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    Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and...

  • The Stage of Fools

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    Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and...

  • This Stage of Fools

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    This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefo...

  • While Paris Laughed - Being Pranks And Passions Of The Poet Tricotrin

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    Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and...

  • Whispers About Women

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    Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and...

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Leonard Merrick has published 25 books.

Leonard Merrick does not have a new book coming out soon. The latest book, The Works Of Leonard Merrick, was published in May 2025.

The first book by Leonard Merrick, A Daughter of the Philistines, was published in March 2010.

No. Leonard Merrick does not write books in series.
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