Alfred Edward Woodley Mason (A. E. W. Mason), (1865 – 1948) was an English author. He is best remembered for his 1902 novel The Four Feathers. His first novel, A Romance of Wastdale, was published in 1895. He was the author of more than 20 books, including At The Villa Rose (1910), a mystery novel in which he introduced his French detective, Inspector Hanaud. His best-known book is The Four Feathers, which has been made into several films. Many consider it his masterpiece. In this book: The Four Feathers At the Villa Rose The Broken Road Ensign Knightley and Other Stories Clementina Witness For The Defence The Broken Road