Science fiction writer from Inverness (5)

I believe the answer is:

verne

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'science fiction writer' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this defines the answer.

'from inverness' is the wordplay.
'from' indicates a hidden word.
'VERNE' is hidden in the letters of 'inverness'.

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(Other definitions for verne that I've seen before include "See 27 Across" , "Science-fiction writer" , "Jules, auther of Around the World in 80 Days" , "Jules --, French writer" , "Jules --, French author" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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