This early work by Ernest William Hornung was originally published in 1913 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. 'Witching Hill' is a novel about an estate cursed by the bad deeds of an evil nobleman where the residents become infected with his supernatural malice. Ernest William Hornung was born in Middlesbrough, England in 1866. After working briefly as a journalist, and publishing a series of poems in The Times, Hornung created the character for which he is best-remembered: A. J. Raffles, a "gentleman thief" plying his ...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

This book is a result of an effort made by us towards making a contribution to the preservation and repair of original classic literature. In an attempt to preserve, improve and recreate the original content, we have worked towards: 1. Type-setting & Reformatting: The complete work has been re-designed via professional layout, formatting and type-setting tools to re-create the same edition with rich typography, graphics, high quality images, and table elements, giving our readers the feel of holding a 'fresh and newly' reprinted and/or revised edition, as ...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

Denis Dent: A Novel is a work of fiction written by Ernest William Hornung and published in 1903. The novel follows the story of Denis Dent, a young man who is struggling to make his way in the world. Dent is a talented artist, but he is also a bit of a dreamer, and he finds it difficult to focus on his work. Despite his struggles, Dent is determined to succeed, and he sets out on a journey to find his place in the world.As Dent travels from place to place, he encounters a variety of characters, including artists, writers, and musicians. He also falls in ...

The Boss of Taroomba is a novel written by Ernest William Hornung and first published in 1900. The story is set in the Australian outback and follows the adventures of a young Englishman named Dick Roylance, who inherits a cattle station in the fictional town of Taroomba. Dick arrives in Taroomba to find that the station is in a state of disarray and the locals are hostile towards him. However, he soon discovers that the town is controlled by a ruthless and powerful man named Dan Moran, who is known as the ""Boss of Taroomba"". As Dick tries to establish ...

""Fathers Of Men"" is a novel written by Ernest William Hornung and published in 1912. The story revolves around a young man named Jack Meredith who is the son of a wealthy businessman. Jack is sent away to school and returns home to find that his father has died and left him a large inheritance. However, he soon discovers that his father's business is in trouble and he is forced to take over to save it from bankruptcy. Along the way, he meets and falls in love with a young woman named Mary Thorne, who helps him navigate the challenges of running a business. ...