Fenton Ash (pseudonym for Francis Henry Atkins) also known as Fred Ashley, Frank Aubrey (1840 â 1927), wrote a number of âscientific romancesâ beginning with âThe Devil Treeâ (1896). He was involved in a scandal at the turn of the century and sentenced to nine months imprisonment for obtaining money by deception. After leaving prison he dropped the name Frank Aubrey and â in his early 60s, following a three-year hiatus â began writing as Fenton Ash. âThe Island Of Goldâ (1918) is a fantasy adventure would suit anyone interested in old fantasy novels for children and young people. Wonderful entertainment and highly entertaining. If you havenât discovered the joys of Fenton Ashâs adventures there is a good place to start. Highly recommended!