
A charismatic rogue with a penchant for theatrical swagger, Captain O’Hagan roams the bustling streets in a satin‑lined cloak and a hat‑free stride that turns heads wherever he goes. His quick wit and unapologetic bravado make every café encounter a small showdown, as he trades barbed retorts with strangers and refuses to be brushed aside by anyone—from humble waiters to self‑styled solicitors.
Behind the flamboyant exterior lies a man whose daring extends to daring duels, spontaneous displays of exotic martial arts, and a habit of turning everyday altercations into spectacles. When a chance meeting with a striking young woman named Pamela pulls him into a tangled web of intrigue, O’Hagan’s instinct for chaos and his uncanny knack for turning danger into entertainment promise a series of bold, unpredictable escapades. Listeners will be drawn into his world of sharp humor, swashbuckling bravura, and the ever‑present question of just how far a man will go to defend his singular sense of honor.
Language
en
Duration
~3 hours (181K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Original publisher
United States: Bookfinger, 1916.
Credits
Al Haines, Cindy Beyer & the online Distributed Proofreaders Canada team at https://www.pgdpcanada.net
Release date
2022-12-14
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1883–1959
Best known as the creator of Dr. Fu Manchu, this Birmingham-born writer turned pulp suspense, occult intrigue, and exotic adventure into hugely popular fiction. His stories travelled far beyond the page, helping shape crime and thriller entertainment across film, radio, and television.
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