Author: Francis Clifford
Alternate names: Arthur Leonard Bell Thompson
Born: 1 December 1917
Died: 24 August 1975
Bio: Francis Clifford is a pen name of Arthur Leonard Bell Thompson, a British writer of crime and thriller novels. He was born in Bristol, England, served with great distinction in the Second World War, and was awarded the Distinguished Service Order.

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