William A Younger

William Younger (1918-1961) was Wheatley's favourite stepson and shared his stepfather's love of literature, travel and fine wines.  He was a writer of some skill, producing collections of poetry, a travel book, a number of thrillers under the psuedonym 'William Mole' and a standard reference book on wine that was published posthumously.

'Inconstant Conqueror' c. 1938 William Younger's second book of poetry, though the first to be published commercially.  Wheatley included three poems from this collection in 'Uncharted Seas'.
'The Singing Vision' c. 1946

Eyre and Spottiswoode 1955	Eyre and Spottiswoode 1957

 

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