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.
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.
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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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
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 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 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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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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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
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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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
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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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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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
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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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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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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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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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
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 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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