Stingaree

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Stingaree

by E. W. (Ernest William) Hornung

EN·~5 hours

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Description

In the dust‑laden outback, a notorious horseman known only as Stingaree rides with a daring that borders on legend. His name is whispered in every township, a blend of charm and danger that makes both lawmen and settlers uneasy. When a daring escapade leaves him tangled in a chaotic showdown, the story thrusts listeners into the raw, sun‑scorched world of early Australian frontier life.

At a remote station, the quiet of a summer evening is broken by the haunting voice of Miss Bouverie, a young woman whose song draws an enigmatic stranger to the doorway. Their tentative conversation hints at hidden motives, a tangled web of loyalty, and a mystery that may intertwine with Stingaree’s own fate. As the tension builds, listeners are invited to follow the echo of music and the clatter of hooves toward a tale of adventure, intrigue, and unexpected alliances.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~5 hours (321K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2008-09-04

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

E. W. (Ernest William) Hornung

E. W. (Ernest William) Hornung

1866–1921

Best known for creating the gentleman thief A. J. Raffles, this English writer brought a sly charm to crime fiction and helped shape the modern antihero. His work also ranged widely, from novels and short stories to war writing drawn from personal loss and experience.

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