"The Boss of Taroomba" by E. W. Hornung is a story set in the Australian bush during the late 1800s, centering around a music shop managed by Engelhardt, a gentle musician. This musician must balance his artistic passions with the harsh realities of the crude environment around him. As Engelhardt performs for a group of rowdy young men in the town of Taroomba, his music is initially mocked. However, the unexpected arrival of Naomi Pryse, the strong-willed female leader of Taroomba, brings a shift in the scene as she displays kindness towards Engelhardt. Their developing friendship becomes increasingly important, suggesting themes of acceptance and personal growth are explored amid the backdrop of a society grappling with ambition and class differences.
The Boss of Taroomba
By E. W. (Ernest William) Hornung
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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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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