At Large

Name: At Large
Author: E. W. Hornung

By E. W. Hornung

Open in WeRead

Explore more books like this:

Adventure

About This Book

Dick Edmonstone returns from Australia and seeks to rebuild ties with Colonel Bristo, his daughter Alice, and a fellow arrival, Mr. Miles. The narrative shifts between domestic evenings, dances, and social repartee and episodes drawn from bush life, as past deceptions, shifting fortunes, and lingering secrets come to light. Personal reckonings and tests of pride, loyalty, and restraint prompt unexpected reversals, while travel reminiscence and small acts of devotion change relationships. Told as a sequence of linked episodes, the work blends gentle romance, quiet suspense, and moments of adventure to follow a process of return and restitution.

About the Author

E. W. Hornung

E. W. Hornung was an English author best known for his creation of the character A. J. Raffles, a gentleman thief and cricketer. His most notable work, "A Thief in the Night," showcases Raffles' adventures and has contributed significantly to the genre of crime fiction. Hornung's writing often blends elements of humor and suspense, reflecting the social mores of his time. In addition to his Raffles stories, he wrote novels such as "A Bride from the Bush" and "Dead Men Tell No Tales," which further demonstrate his versatility as a storyteller. His works remain a part of the literary heritage of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.