Honor of Thieves by Cutcliffe Hyne
The narrative follows the interactions between Miss Rivers and her fiancé, Fairfax, as they discuss Patrick Onslow, a charming yet enigmatic figure in London society. Onslow is portrayed as a well-traveled man with a mysterious past, captivating the attention of those around him, particularly Miss Rivers. Fairfax expresses skepticism about Onslow's background, suggesting he may have a dubious history, possibly as a former bushranger or cowboy. Despite Fairfax's reservations, Miss Rivers finds Onslow's allure irresistible, especially after experiencing his exceptional dancing skills at a recent ball. As the conversation unfolds, it becomes clear that Onslow's charm stems from his adventurous spirit and the intrigue surrounding his life. He is depicted as a gentleman from a respectable family who, after a failed engagement, embarked on a series of travels that led him to become a figure of fascination in society. Fairfax's unease grows as he senses a potential threat from Onslow, fearing that his presence could disrupt their relationship. The tension between admiration and suspicion creates a complex dynamic, setting the stage for potential conflict as the story progresses. The work explores themes of romance, jealousy, and the allure of the unknown, encapsulated in the character of Onslow.
By Cutcliffe Hyne · First published 1926 · Genre: Adventure, Historical Fiction, Action · 26 chapters · 77,397 words
First lines
Miss Rivers picked out the name of Patrick Onslow in the society paper which lay upon her knee, and drew idle circles round it with a pink ball-pencil. Fairfax tugged at his mustache, and returned to the subject which they had been discussing.
"The fellow has," said Fairfax, "a genial insolence of manner which seems rather taking with some people. But I confess I shouldn't have thought him the man you would have cared to see twice, Amy."
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Cutcliffe Hyne
- Date: 1926 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Adventure, Historical Fiction, Action, Mystery
- Length: 77,397 words
- Structure: 26 chapters, 1,205 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Adventure — The novel revolves around high-stakes escapades of its characters, particularly involving thievery, in line with traditional adventure novels.
- Historical Fiction — The story is set in a past time period and includes historical details, and the author weaves fictional narratives into this context.
- Action — The book involves a series of high-energy sequences and fast-paced plot developments.
- Mystery — The book includes elements of intrigue, suspense, and enigma, mirroring key aspects of the mystery genre.
Tags
adventure · pirates · treasure · betrayal · sailing · action · historical · mystery · suspense · romance · seafaring · conflict
Contents
- THE ANTECEDENTS OF PATRICK ONSLOW
- A FORTUNE FOR THE PAIR OF US
- THE REQUIREMENTS OF MRS. SHELF
- BUSINESS AT A BALL
- BIMETALLISM
- THE TEMPTING OF CAPTAIN OWEN KETTLE
- £500,000-IN GOLD
- THE SEND-OFF
- GROUND-BAIT
- MUTINY
- TO-NIGHT
- A DERELICTION
- THREE FOR TWENTY-SEVEN
- A PIRATES' HARBOR
- RESULTS IN LONDON
- FOR THE BIRTHDAY LIST
- IN THE MATTER OF A TRUST
- THE PLUME-HUNTERS' DINNER-PARTY
- SUBJECTS FOR MATRIMONY
- AT POINT SEBASTIAN
- THE CYCLONE
- MR. SHELF'S LITTLE SURPRISE
- DECISIONS
- A FLIGHT AND A RESTING-PLACE
- CLOSING STRANDS
- THE LUCKY MAN