The Wrong House by E.W. Hornung
THE WRONG HOUSE by E.W. Hornung is a novel about a young man named Raffles who becomes involved in a series of crimes and adventures with his friend Bunny Manders. The story follows their exploits as they attempt to outwit the police and other criminals while trying to maintain their own sense of honor and justice. Along the way, they encounter a variety of colorful characters and find themselves in numerous dangerous situations.
By E.W. Hornung · First published 1897 · Genre: Crime Fiction, Mystery, Adventure · 5,763 words
First lines
My brother Ralph, who now lived with me on the edge of Ham Common, had come home from Australia with a curious affection of the eyes, due to long exposure to the glare out there, and necessitating the use of clouded spectacles in the open air. He had not the rich complexion of the typical colonist, being indeed peculiarly pale, but it appeared that he had been confined to his berth for the greater part of the voyage, while his prematurely gray hair was sufficient proof that the rigors of bush life had at last undermined an originally tough constitution. Our landlady, who spoilt my brother from the first, was much concerned on his behalf, and wished to call in the local doctor; but Ralph said dreadful things about the profession, and quite frightened the good woman by arbitrarily forbidding her ever to let a doctor inside her door. I had to apologize to her for the painful prejudices and violent language of "these colonists," but the old soul was easily mollified.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: E.W. Hornung
- Date: 1897 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Crime Fiction, Mystery, Adventure, Thriller, Literary Fiction
- Length: 5,763 words
- Structure: 1 section, 129 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Crime Fiction — The plot revolves around a burglary and the characters' involvement in criminal activities, making crime fiction the most relevant genre.
- Mystery — The story includes elements of suspense and intrigue, particularly surrounding the identity of the burglars and the unfolding events.
- Adventure — The characters engage in adventurous activities, such as cycling and breaking into a house, which adds an element of excitement to the narrative.
- Thriller — The tension and danger associated with the burglary create a thrilling atmosphere throughout the story.
Tags
mystery · suspense · crime · detective · thriller · intrigue · plot twist · deception · investigation · secrets · tension · narrative