He was in business in the West Indies and in Glasgow and Liverpool , but not being successful , he went to London to try his fortunes in literature .
Andrew Picken ( 1788 -- 23 November 1833 ) was a novelist born in Paisley , Scotland .
Andrew Picken was in business in the West Indies and in Glasgow and Liverpool , but not being successful , Andrew Picken went to London to try Andrew Picken 's fortunes in literature .
Andrew Picken ( 1788 -- 23 November 1833 ) was a novelist born in Paisley , Scotland .