Index of the Project Gutenberg Works of E. W. Hornung

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Index of the Project Gutenberg Works of E. W. Hornung

by E. W. (Ernest William) Hornung

EN·~17 minutes·27 chapters

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INDEX OF THE PROJECT GUTENBERG WORKS OF E. W. (Ernest William) HORNUNG

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TABLES OF CONTENTS OF VOLUMES

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THE AMATEUR CRACKSMAN - By E. W. Hornung

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RAFFLES - FURTHER ADVENTURES OF THE AMATEUR CRACKSMAN - E. W. Hornung

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DEAD MEN TELL NO TALES - By E. W. Hornung

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A THIEF IN THE NIGHT - E. W. Hornung

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MR. JUSTICE RAFFLES - By E.W. Hornung - 1909

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NO HERO - By E.W. Hornung

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THE SHADOW OF THE ROPE - BY E.W. HORNUNG - ILLUSTRATED BY HARVEY T. DUNN - 1906

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STINGAREE - By E. W. Hornung - Illustrated By George W. Lambert

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Description

Step into the bustling streets of late‑Victorian London and beyond, where cleverness and daring often outshine brute force. This collection gathers a lively assortment of short fiction that captures the wit, suspense, and social sparkle of an era on the edge of modernity. Listeners will hear the crackle of carriage wheels, the clink of a tea cup, and the hush of a secret ledger being passed.

Among the tales, a polished gentleman thief moves through high society with a wink and a plan, while his loyal companion watches the police scramble in bewilderment. Other stories plunge into gritty investigations, mysterious cargos drifting across seas, and outback duels that test honor as much as skill.

Each narrative unfolds with a brisk pace, offering enough intrigue to hook your attention within minutes while leaving larger mysteries for later. Whether you favor clever capers, courtroom twists, or remote wilderness drama, the collection delivers a satisfying taste of Hornish’s versatile storytelling.

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en

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~17 minutes (16K characters)

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Project Gutenberg

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Produced by David Widger

Release date

2018-12-28

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Public domain in the USA.

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About the author

E. W. (Ernest William) Hornung

E. W. (Ernest William) Hornung

1866–1921

Best known as the creator of the gentleman thief A. J. Raffles, this English writer brought a sly twist to late Victorian crime fiction. His stories balance suspense, wit, and a sharp eye for social manners.

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