George Whyte-Melville

George John Whyte-Melville (1821-1878) was a Scottish novelist and sportsman born in Fife, an officer of the Coldstream Guards who served in the Crimea. He wrote historical and sporting novels and gave his royalties to charities for grooms and stable lads. He died in a hunting fall. His works include Market Harborough, Katerfelto, The Gladiators, and The Interpreter.