Denis Dent: A Novel

Name: Denis Dent: A Novel
Author: E. W. Hornung

By E. W. Hornung

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After a perilous sea voyage and rescue, a wounded young officer recovers while overhearing talk of lucrative gold finds, which ignites his ambition to seek fortune. He travels to the goldfields where claims, tunnelling, and sudden windfalls produce wealth, rivalry, and schemes; friendships and romances form and fray amid thefts, fever, and changing fortunes. Episodes range from castaway hardship to sudden gains, disputes over claims, a pious deception, violent encounters and a near-fatal illness, leading to a final return journey marked by news of wider conflict and reflections on time and consequence.

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.