The Boss of Taroomba by E.W. Hornung

The Boss of Taroomba is a novel by E.W. Hornung that tells the story of a man named John Rex who becomes the leader of a small town in Australia called Taroomba. The book follows his rise to power and the challenges he faces as he tries to maintain control over the town's inhabitants. Along the way, he must deal with various conflicts and rivalries among the townspeople, as well as external threats from neighboring towns and criminal elements. Overall, the novel is a gripping tale of power, ambition, and survival in a harsh and unforgiving environment.

By E.W. Hornung · First published 1894 · Genre: Adventure, Historical Fiction, Crime · 16 chapters · 58,989 words

First lines

They were terribly sentimental words, but the fellow sang them as though he meant every syllable. Altogether, the song was not the kind of thing to go down with a back-block audience, any more than the singer was the class of man.

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• Work type: Novel
• Author: E.W. Hornung
• Date: 1894 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Adventure, Historical Fiction, Crime, Romance
• Length: 58,989 words
• Structure: 16 chapters, 1,519 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Genres

• Adventure — The narrative is centered around a journey and exploration, with characters facing challenges and overcoming obstacles.
• Historical Fiction — The story is set in a specific historical period and incorporates real historical events and figures into its narrative.
• Crime — The plot involves criminal activities and the pursuit of justice.
• Romance — Elements of love and relationships are present in the narrative.

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adventure · mystery · suspense · crime · thriller · detective · fiction · narrative · plot twist · character development · setting · conflict

Contents

• THE LITTLE MUSICIAN
• A FRIEND INDEED
• "HARD TIMES"
• THE TREASURE IN THE STORE
• MASTERLESS MEN
• L500
• THE RINGER OF THE SHED
• "THREE SHADOWS"
• NO HOPE FOR HIM
• MISSING
• LOST IN THE BUSH
• FALLEN AMONG THIEVES
• A SMOKING CONCERT
• THE RAID ON THE STATION
• THE NIGHT ATTACK
• IN THE MIDST OF DEATH

More by E.W. Hornung

• Mr. Justice Raffles (1909)
• 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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