The Shadow of a Man by E.W. Hornung
The Shadow of a Man is a novel by E.W. Hornung that follows the story of a man named John Raffles who becomes involved in a series of crimes and adventures. The book explores themes of morality, loyalty, and identity as Raffles navigates his way through various challenges and obstacles.
By E.W. Hornung · First published 1906 · Genre: Mystery, Adventure, Crime · 15 chapters · 45,883 words
First lines
"And you're quite sure the place doesn't choke you off?"
"The place? Why, I'd marry you for it alone. It's just sweet!"
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: E.W. Hornung
- Date: 1906 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Mystery, Adventure, Crime, Historical Fiction
- Length: 45,883 words
- Structure: 15 chapters, 1,284 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Mystery — The narrative revolves around a mysterious figure and the protagonist's quest to uncover his identity.
- Adventure — The protagonist embarks on a journey, facing various challenges and obstacles.
- Crime — The plot involves criminal activities and the pursuit of justice.
- Historical Fiction — The story is set in a specific historical period, with references to real events and figures of the time.
Tags
mystery · suspense · crime · detective · thriller · intrigue · deception · identity · secrets · betrayal · investigation · murder
Contents
- THE BELLE OF TOORAK
- INJURY
- INSULT
- BETHUNE OF THE HALL
- A RED HERRING
- BELOW ZERO
- A CAVALIER
- THE KIND OF LIFE
- PAX IN BELLO
- THE TRUTH BY INCHES
- BETHUNE _v._ BETHUNE
- AN ESCAPADE
- BLIND MAN'S BLOCK
- HIS OWN COIN
- THE FACT OF THE MATTER