A.J. Cronin

A.J. Cronin was a Scottish author who excelled in writing nonfiction, literature, and fiction novels. He is widely recognized for his significant work, "The Citadel," which was published in 1937. This novel tells the story of a Welsh doctor who rapidly advances in London's medical field. Cronin drew from his personal experiences as a Medical Inspector of Mines and a doctor in Harley Street to create this compelling narrative. "The Citadel" proved to be a groundbreaking work, as it delved into controversial medical ethics of the time and ultimately contributed to the establishment of the National Health Service.

Cronin's life and career are marked by remarkable achievements and best-selling novels. According to Wikipedia, he was known as one of the most distinguished storytellers of the twentieth century, with "The Citadel" and "The Keys of the Kingdom" as his most celebrated works. These novels gained further recognition when they were adapted into Oscar-nominated films. Moreover, Cronin is the creative mind behind the Dr. Finlay character, who became the central figure in a series of stories that led to the successful BBC television and radio series "Dr. Finlay's Casebook."
Dr. Finlay Books
# Title Year
1 Short Stories From Dr Finlay's Casebook 1978
2 Doctor Finlay of Tannochbrae 1985
Standalone Novels
# Title Year
1 Hatter's Castle 1931
2 Three Loves 1932
3 Grand Canary 1933
4 The Stars Look Down 1935
5 The Citadel 1937
6 Vigil in the Night 1939
7 Beyond This Place 1940
8 The Valorous Years 1940
9 The Keys of the Kingdom 1941
10 The Green Years 1944
11 Adventures of a Black Bag 1947
12 Shannon's Way 1948
13 The Spanish Gardener 1950
14 Crusader's Tomb 1955
15 A Thing Of Beauty 1956
16 The Northern Light 1958
17 The Judas Tree 1961
18 A Song of Sixpence 1964
19 A Pocketful of Rye 1969
20 The Minstrel Boy 1975
21 Desmonde 1975
22 Lady with Carnations 1976
23 Gracie Lindsay 1978
Standalone Plays
# Title Year
1 Jupiter laughs. A play in three acts 2020
Short Stories/Novellas
# Title Year
1 The Innkeeper's Wife 1958
Non-Fiction Books
# Title Year
1 Great Unsolved Crimes 1975
2 Adventures In Two Worlds 2010