# Dedication explained — John Silence Stories

> Chapter companion for John Silence Stories by Algernon Blackwood.

## What happens

The author dedicates the book to M. L. W., who served as the inspiration for the character Dr. John Silence and was a companion in many adventures.

## Character check-ins

### Dr. John Silence

The character inspired by M. L. W., to whom the book is dedicated.

## Key lines

> To M. L. W. The original of John Silence and my companion in many adventures

This book is dedicated to M. L. W., who was the real-life inspiration for John Silence and shared many adventures with the author.

_The dedication acknowledges the real person behind the fictional character._

## Links

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