Denis Dent by E.W. Hornung (1894)

Denis Dent is a novel by E.W. Hornung that follows the story of Denis Dent, a young man who inherits a large fortune from his uncle and decides to travel around Europe with his friend, George. Along the way, they encounter various adventures and misadventures, including encounters with thieves, con artists, and other unsavory characters. The book is known for its witty dialogue and fast-paced plot.

By E.W. Hornung · First published 1894 · Genre: Adventure, Historical Fiction, War · 31 chapters

Contents

• THE SECOND OFFICER
• SAUVE QUI PEUT
• THE CASTAWAYS
• LOST AND FOUND
• A TOUCH OF FEVER
• NEW CONDITIONS
• DENIS AND NAN
• COLD WATER
• THE CANVAS CITY
• THIEVES IN THE NIGHT
• STRANGE BEDFELLOWS
• EL DORADO
• THE ENEMY'S CAMP
• THE FIRST CLAIM
• A PIOUS FRAUD
• A WINDFALL
• HATE AND MONEY
• ROTTEN GULLY
• NEW BLOOD
• THE JEWELER'S SHOP
• THE COURIER OF DEATH
• ATRA CURA
• BROKEN OFF
• DEATH'S DOOR
• BEAT OF DRUM
• HOMEWARD BOUND
• THE GREAT GULF
• NEWS OF BATTLE
• GUY FAWKES DAY
• THE SANDBAG BATTERY
• TIME'S WHIRLIGIG

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