
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.
Language
en
Duration
~5 hours (321K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2008-09-04
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

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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