E. W. Hornung

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Dead Men Tell No Tales (eBook, ePUB)

Beschreibung

"e;Dead Men Tell No Tales"e; by way of E. W. Hornung delves into the existence of A. J. Raffles, a gentleman thief, and his dependable partner Bunny Manders. The novel unfolds as Raffles and Bunny embark on an excessive-stakes adventure related to a valuable necklace. Raffles, known for his suave demeanor and foxy heists, will become entangled in a sequence of events that cause unforeseen risks and ethical dilemmas. The tale takes readers thru a rollercoaster of suspense and intrigue as Raffles navigates the criminal underworld whilst retaining an air of class and appeal. As the plot unravels, surprising twists and turns complicate Raffles' plans, forcing him to confront the effects of his moves. Hornung's narrative captivates with its exploration of Raffles' twin nature-gentleman through day and thief via night. The novel intricately weaves subject matters of loyalty, ethics, and the joys of danger-taking into the storyline, presenting readers with a compelling insight into the thoughts of a morally ambiguous yet undeniably charismatic protagonist. "e;Dead Men Tell No Tales"e; stands as a testomony to Hornung's talent in developing a complex anti-hero and a storyline packed with suspense, moral quandaries, and the ever-present attraction of adventure and forbidden exploits.

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Autor

Ernest William Hornung was an English author and poet who lived from June 7, 1866, to March 22, 1921. He was best known for writing the A. J. Raffles series of stories about a gentleman thief in London in the late 1800s. Hornung went to Uppingham School for his education. He quit because he was sick in December 1883 and went to Sydney, where he stayed for two years. He used his time in Australia as a starting point when he started to write, first short stories and then books. While writing "In the Chains of Crime" in 1898, he created the characters of Raffles and his sidekick, Bunny Manders. These characters were partly based on his friends Oscar Wilde and his lover, Lord Alfred Douglas, and partly on Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson, characters created by his brother-in-law, Arthur Conan Doyle. In 1899, the series of Raffles short stories were put together in a book that could be bought. Two more books of Raffles short stories and a badly received novel came after. Besides writing stories about Raffles, Hornung was a great fiction writer who put out many books between 1890, when he wrote "A Bride from the Bush," and 1914, when he wrote "The Crime Doctor."

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Double9 Books
• Seitenzahl: 138
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. November 2023
• ISBN-13: 9789359959153
• Artikelnr.: 72402153