Sir Henry Aubrey-Fletcher, 6th Baronet facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Sir Henry Aubrey-Fletcher Bt KStJ CVO DSO
Sir Henry painted by Norman Hepple in 1962
Born	Henry Lancelot Fletcher (1887-09-10)10 September 1887 Leigh, Surrey, England
Died	30 May 1969(1969-05-30) (aged 81) Witney, Oxfordshire, England
Pen name	Henry Wade
Occupation	Novelist short story writer
Genre	Murder mystery detective story crime fiction thriller
Literary movement	Golden Age of Detective Fiction
Spouses	Mary Augusta Chilton ​ ​ (m. 1911; died 1963)​ Nancy Cecil Bull ​ (m. 1965)​

Major Sir Henry Lancelot Aubrey-Fletcher, 6th Baronet (born September 10, 1887 – died May 30, 1969) was a very important person in Britain. He was known by his writing name, Henry Wade. He served as the Lord Lieutenant of Buckinghamshire from 1954 to 1961. He was also a top writer during the Golden Age of Detective Fiction, a time when detective stories were very popular.

A Life of Adventure and Mystery

Henry Lancelot Fletcher was born in Leigh, Surrey, England. He was the only son of Sir Lancelot Aubrey-Fletcher. Henry went to famous schools like Eton College and New College, Oxford.

Serving His Country

Henry Aubrey-Fletcher was a soldier in both the First World War and Second World War. He fought with the Grenadier Guards, a famous British Army regiment. For his bravery, he received special awards. These included the Distinguished Service Order from Britain and the Croix de guerre from France in 1917.

Public Service and Sports

Besides being a soldier, Henry was also involved in local government. He was a member of the Buckinghamshire County Council. In 1925, he was chosen as the High Sheriff of Buckinghamshire. This was an important role in the county. He also enjoyed playing cricket for Buckinghamshire between 1921 and 1928.

Becoming Henry Wade

Under his pen name, Henry Wade, he became a well-known mystery writer. He was one of the first members of the Detection Club. This was a group of famous detective fiction writers.

Family Life

In 1911, Henry married Mary Augusta Chilton. They had five children together. After Mary passed away in 1963, he married Nancy Cecil Bull in 1965. Sir Henry died in 1969 when he was 81 years old.

Henry Wade's Mystery Books

Henry Wade wrote many exciting detective and mystery books. Here are some of his published works.

Inspector Poole Adventures

These books feature his popular detective character, Inspector Poole.

• The Duke of York's Steps, 1929
• No Friendly Drop, 1931
• Constable Guard Thyself, 1934
• Bury Him Darkly, 1936
• Lonely Magdalen, 1940
• Too Soon to Die, 1953
• Gold Was Our Grave, 1954

Other Exciting Novels

Henry Wade also wrote many other standalone mystery novels.

• The Verdict of You All, 1926
• The Missing Partners 1928
• The Dying Alderman, 1930
• The Hanging Captain, 1932
• Mist on the Saltings, 1933
• Heir Presumptive, 1935
• The High Sheriff, 1937
• Released for Death, 1938
• Harvey in Scotland, 1938
• New Graves at Great Norne, 1947
• Diplomat’s Folly, 1951
• Be Kind to the Killer, 1952
• A Dying Fall, 1955
• The Litmore Snatch, 1957

Short Story Collections

He also published collections of shorter mystery stories.

Policeman's Lot, 1933

• "Duello" (Inspector Poole story)
• "The Missing Undergraduate" (Inspector Poole story)
• "Wind in the East" (Inspector Poole story)
• "The Sub-Branch" (Inspector Poole story)
• "The Real Thing" (Inspector Poole story)
• "The Baronet's Finger" (Inspector Poole story)
• "The Three Keys" (Inspector Poole story)
• "A Matter of Luck"
• "Four to One - Bar One"
• "Payment in Full"
• "Jealous Gun"
• "The Amateurs"
• "The Tenth Round"

Here Comes the Copper, 1938

• "These Artists!"
• "The Seagull"
• "The Ham Sandwich"
• "Summer Meeting"
• "Anti-Tank"
• "A Puff of Smoke"
• "Steam Coal"
• "Toll of the Road"
• "November Night"
• "The Little Sportsman"
• "Lodgers"
• "One Good Turn"
• "Smash and Grab"

Other Stories

• "Cotton Wool and Cutlets" (20 Story Magazine May 1940 - Sergeant Bragg story)