The Lord of the Sea

Matthew Phipps Shiel, known as M. P. Shiel (1865–1947), was a prolific British writer of West Indian heritage. Born on the Caribbean island of Montserrat, Shiel exhibited a flair for literature from an early age. His writing is characterized by a flamboyant, vivid style and often delves into the realms of science fiction, fantasy, and horror, distinguishing him as a notable author of speculative f...