E. W. Hornung

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VINTAGE BRITISH MYSTERIES - 6 Intriguing Brainteasers in One Premium Edition (eBook, ePUB)

Victorian and Edwardian enigmas of London crime, shipwrecks, and the supernatural

Illustrator: Lambert, George W.

Beschreibung

This carefully crafted ebook: "VINTAGE BRITISH MYSTERIES - 6 Intriguing Brainteasers in One Premium Edition" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. The Shadow of the Rope - a love story and an unusual murder mystery unfolded through the eyes of different character with a surprising twist in the end! The Camera Fiend - a tale of a young photographer who wants to capture the moment when a person's soul leaves the body! Dead Men Tell No Tales - after losing the love of his life in a shipwreck the protagonist gets the shock of his life upon learning that the ship was sunk deliberately. Who did it and why? Witching Hill - when supernatural elements trouble the inhabitants of a new estate everyone tries their best to explain things rationally but is it that simple? Stingaree: A Voice in the Wilderness - in a desperate attempt to save his life, a convict from London escapes to the Australian outback, will he survive? At the Pistol's Point - an old man comes face to face with an escaped convict. Where will this lead to? The Shadow of a Man - a man and a woman are chatting amicably when a stranger interrupts them. Who is he? And what does he wants? Ernest William Hornung (1866-1921) was an English author and a war poet known for writing the A. J. Raffles series of stories about a gentleman thief in late 19th-century London. It was a deliberate inversion of his brother-in-law Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes series. Hornung's works are also remembered for giving insight into the social mores of late 19th and early 20th century British society.

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Autor

Ernest William Hornung, commonly known as E. W. Hornung (1866-1921), was an English author and poet best known for creating the character A. J. Raffles, a gentleman thief in late Victorian England. Born in Middlesbrough, Hornung spent most of his youth in England before moving to Australia for his health. This experience down under provided material for his early literary efforts. Upon returning to England, Hornung began his writing career in earnest, drawing upon his travels and observations of contemporary society for inspiration. His foray into the world of crime fiction was markedly successful; 'Raffles', the mastermind behind 'The Amateur Cracksman' series, quickly became a beloved figure among readers seeking escapism through the charming facade of an antihero. Within 'VINTAGE BRITISH MYSTERIES - 6 Intriguing Brainteasers in One Premium Edition,' Hornung's literary prowess is on full display, encapsulating his penchant for complex characters and intricate plotting which has made him a staple in the genre. His works not only reflected the nuances of Edwardian England but also the underlying tensions and contradictions of its social fabric. Despite being somewhat overshadowed by his brother-in-law Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Hornung's contributions to the mystery genre remain distinguished by their distinctive blend of suspense, wit, and psychological insight.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: e-artnow
• Seitenzahl: 610
• Erscheinungstermin: 13. Juni 2016
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9788026865285
• Artikelnr.: 45185488