"Denis Dent: A Novel" by E. W. Hornung is a narrative set in the early 1900s, chronicling the trials of Denis Dent, a ship's officer seeking more than just a life at sea. It all begins with the disastrous sinking of a ship, the "North Foreland," where Denis, a man of Irish descent harboring big dreams, rescues a young woman named Nan Merridew. This act of heroism sparks a complicated romance and sets the stage for Denis's journey through adversity, self-improvement, and the challenges posed by societal class lines. The opening chapters draw you into a world of bravery and peril, hinting at a sweeping tale of love, loss, and ambition on the high seas.
Denis Dent: A Novel
By E. W. (Ernest William) Hornung
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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About the AuthorErnest 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.
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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