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Portrait of E. W. (Ernest William) Hornung

E. W. (Ernest William) Hornung

Ernest William Hornung was an English author and poet known for writing the A. J. Raffles series of stories about a gentleman thief in late 19th-century London. Hornung was educated at Uppingham School; as a result of poor health he left the school in December 1883 to travel to Sydney, where he stayed for two years. He drew on his Australian experiences as a background when he began writing, initially short stories and later novels.

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Fathers of Men by E. W. (Ernest William) Hornung

Fathers of Men

Two boys enter a prestigious school only to discover that their biggest challenge won't be academics, but discovering who they truly are.

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Mr. Justice Raffles by E. W. (Ernest William) Hornung

Mr. Justice Raffles

A charming cricket star's hidden life as a daring thief leads his loyal friend down a dangerous path of stolen jewels and moral compromise.

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No Hero by E. W. (Ernest William) Hornung

No Hero

A war veteran comes home to a complicated web of old flames, familial duty, and hidden motives when he gets tangled up in the lives of a former love and her son.

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A Thief in the Night: A Book of Raffles' Adventures by E. W. (Ernest William) Hornung

A Thief in the Night: A Book of Raffles' Adventures

In a world of daring heists and moral compromises, a gentleman thief and his loyal companion risk everything when love and crime collide in unexpected ways.

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The Camera Fiend by E. W. (Ernest William) Hornung

The Camera Fiend

A young boy's desire for adventure spirals into unforeseen tragedy when a London night ends with a gunshot and a secret he must desperately protect.

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The Crime Doctor by E. W. (Ernest William) Hornung

The Crime Doctor

An expert who sees criminals as madmen tries to prevent crime before it happens, challenging everything you think you know about justice.

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The Thousandth Woman by E. W. (Ernest William) Hornung

The Thousandth Woman

A man returns home to find himself implicated in a murder tied to his family's past, forcing him to confront dark secrets and long-held grudges.

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The Boss of Taroomba by E. W. (Ernest William) Hornung

The Boss of Taroomba

In a rugged Australian town, a refined musician finds an unlikely connection with the powerful female leader who sees beyond his ridiculed performances.

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Tiny Luttrell by E. W. (Ernest William) Hornung

Tiny Luttrell

A young woman's return to her family's sheep station ignites old flames, unearths hidden tensions, and throws lives into turmoil.

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Stingaree by E. W. (Ernest William) Hornung

Stingaree

In the Australian outback, an outlaw's dangerous life and a singer's aspirations collide, sparking a tale of intrigue, romance, and unexpected bravery.

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The Unbidden Guest by E. W. (Ernest William) Hornung

The Unbidden Guest

An English lady's unexpected arrival turns a family's world upside down, igniting laughter, tension, and unexpected bonds.

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Young Blood by E. W. (Ernest William) Hornung

Young Blood

A young adventurer's celebratory return home transforms into a desperate search for truth when he discovers his family's ruin and his father's mysterious disappearance.

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Peccavi by E. W. (Ernest William) Hornung

Peccavi

In a small village, a respected clergyman's past comes back to haunt him when a parishioner's death stirs up secrets and a vengeful father seeks justice.

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A Thief in the Night: Further adventures of A. J. Raffles, Cricketer and Cracksman by E. W. (Ernest William) Hornung

A Thief in the Night: Further adventures of A. J. Raffles, Cricketer and Cracksman

A charming cricketer spends his days playing cricket while at night, he masterminds daring heists, pulling his loyal friend into a world of crime.

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Denis Dent: A Novel by E. W. (Ernest William) Hornung

Denis Dent: A Novel

Amidst a ship's tragic sinking, a humble officer's courageous rescue of a young woman ignites a passionate, yet complex journey of love and aspiration.

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The Shadow of a Man by E. W. (Ernest William) Hornung

The Shadow of a Man

Amidst the stark beauty of the Australian outback, a couple's idyllic life is threatened by a mysterious stranger, testing the bonds of their love and exposing secrets from their past.

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The Shadow of the Rope by E. W. (Ernest William) Hornung

The Shadow of the Rope

Trapped in a web of suspicion after her husband's violent death, a determined woman must fight to clear her name and reclaim her life amidst judgmental eyes.

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My Lord Duke by E. W. (Ernest William) Hornung

My Lord Duke

A struggling poet unexpectedly inherits a dukedom and gains an uncouth Australian cousin, forcing him to navigate a world of high society with a side of unexpected chaos.

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Notes of a Camp-Follower on the Western Front by E. W. (Ernest William) Hornung

Notes of a Camp-Follower on the Western Front

Witness the touching and sometimes humorous interactions between a Y.M.C.A. worker and the brave soldiers he serves during World War I.

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The Amateur Cracksman by E. W. (Ernest William) Hornung

The Amateur Cracksman

In the late 19th century, a charming gentleman thief and his loyal friend risk everything as they navigate the treacherous world of crime.

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