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 · 91,112 words

First lines

"Land ahead!"

The _North Foreland_ had been made advisedly snug for the night. In the middle watch she was under her three lower topsails and fore topmast staysail only. Not that it blew very hard, but the night was dark and hazy, with a heavy swell. And it was the last night of the voyage.

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• Work type: Novel
• Author: E.W. Hornung
• Date: 1894 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Adventure, Historical Fiction, War, Romance
• Length: 91,112 words
• Structure: 31 chapters, 1,753 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Genres

• Adventure — The narrative is driven by action, exploration, and a quest.
• Historical Fiction — The story is set in a specific historical period and incorporates real events and figures.
• War — The plot revolves around warfare and its effects.
• Romance — Elements of love and relationships are present in the storyline.

Tags

adventure · mystery · crime · suspense · thriller · detective · fiction · literature · plot twist · character development · narrative · protagonist

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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• Dead Men Tell no Tales (1894)
• No Hero (1894)
• The Shadow of the Rope (1902)
• Stingaree (1894)
• The Camera Fiend (1897)
• The Shadow of a Man (1906)
• Witching Hill (1904)
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