In a Fix

Firstly, one of these authors, born on February 8th, penned a novel which included the characters Aouda, a beautiful Indian woman, and Mr. Fix, a detective. Which author?
A. Charles Dickens
B. Sinclair Lewis
C. Jules Verne

Secondly, what was the title of the novel referred to above? (No multiple-choice this time)

The answers will follow later today.