At Large by E.W. Hornung (1897)

Name: At Large
Author: E.W. Hornung

At Large is a novel by E.W. Hornung that follows the adventures of gentleman thief A.J. Raffles and his sidekick Bunny Manders. The story takes place in Victorian England and involves a series of daring heists, including the theft of a priceless jewel from a wealthy aristocrat's home. Along the way, Raffles must evade the police and outwit his rivals while maintaining his reputation as a gentleman among society's elite.

By E.W. Hornung · First published 1897 · Genre: Crime Fiction, Adventure, Mystery · 33 chapters · 115,251 words

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A hooded wagon was creeping across a depressing desert in the middle of Australia; layers of boxes under the hood, and of brass-handled, mahogany drawers below the boxes, revealed the licensed hawker of the bush. Now, the hawker out there is a very extensive development of his prototype here at home; he is Westbourne Grove on wheels, with the prices of Piccadilly, W. But these particular providers were neither so universal nor so exorbitant as the generality of their class. There were but two of them; they drove but two horses; and sat shoulder to shoulder on the box.

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Work type: Novel
Author: E.W. Hornung
Date: 1897 CE
Language: English
Genres: Crime Fiction, Adventure, Mystery
Length: 115,251 words
Structure: 33 chapters, 2,284 paragraphs
Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)

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Genres

Crime Fiction — The narrative revolves around criminal activities, investigations, and the pursuit of justice.
Adventure — The plot involves a series of thrilling events and daring exploits.
Mystery — The story contains elements of suspense, intrigue, and the solving of puzzles.