My Lord Duke (eBook, ePUB) - Hornung, E. W.
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E. W. Hornung's 'My Lord Duke' is a captivating novel set in the late 19th century England, showcasing a mix of adventure, romance, and intrigue. The book follows the life of a young nobleman who finds himself entangled in a web of scandal and deceit within the aristocratic circles. Hornung's writing style is marked by its vivid descriptions, witty dialogue, and intricate character development, reminiscent of the works of other Victorian-era authors such as Charles Dickens and Wilkie Collins. As a pioneer of the detective and mystery genre, Hornung weaves together a compelling narrative that…mehr

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Produktbeschreibung
E. W. Hornung's 'My Lord Duke' is a captivating novel set in the late 19th century England, showcasing a mix of adventure, romance, and intrigue. The book follows the life of a young nobleman who finds himself entangled in a web of scandal and deceit within the aristocratic circles. Hornung's writing style is marked by its vivid descriptions, witty dialogue, and intricate character development, reminiscent of the works of other Victorian-era authors such as Charles Dickens and Wilkie Collins. As a pioneer of the detective and mystery genre, Hornung weaves together a compelling narrative that keeps readers on the edge of their seats until the very end. 'My Lord Duke' provides a fascinating glimpse into the social norms and class distinctions of the era, making it a valuable piece of historical fiction that is both entertaining and thought-provoking. Fans of classic literature and fans of the Victorian era will thoroughly enjoy this riveting tale by E. W. Hornung.
Autorenporträt
Author and poet Ernest William Hornung was born on June 7, 1866, in Marton, Middlesbrough. Hornung was given the nickname Willie at a young age. The A. J. Raffles series of tales, which center on a gentleman burglar in late 19th-century London, is what made him most famous. His friends Lord Alfred Douglas and Oscar Wilde, as well as Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson, served as inspiration for several of the characters. In 1898, he published ""In the Chains of Crime,"" which introduced Bunny Manders and Raffles. In 1899, the collection of Raffles' short stories was published as a book for sale. In addition to his Raffles tales, Hornung was a prolific fiction author who produced a large number of works between 1890 and 1914. He wrote a lot when he was in France; his son, Oscar, was killed at the Second Battle of Ypres in July 1915. The strain of his wartime duties significantly deteriorated Hornung's already poor constitution. On the train, he had a chill that developed into influenza and pneumonia, which led to his death on March 22, 1921, at the age of 54. In the south of France, in Saint-Jean-de-Luz, he was laid to rest.