Tiny Luttrell by E.W. Hornung (1896)

Name: Tiny Luttrell
Author: E.W. Hornung

Tiny Luttrell is a novel by E.W. Hornung that follows the story of a young man who becomes involved in a criminal underworld after being wrongfully accused of a crime he did not commit. The book explores themes of justice, morality, and redemption as Tiny navigates his way through the dangerous world of organized crime.

By E.W. Hornung · First published 1896 · Genre: Adventure, Romance, Historical Fiction · 22 chapters · 85,127 words

First lines

Swift of Wallandoon was visibly distraught. He had driven over to the township in the heat of the afternoon to meet the coach. The coach was just in sight, which meant that it could not arrive for at least half an hour. Yet nothing would induce Swift to wait quietly in the hotel veranda; he paid no sort of attention to the publican who pressed him to do so. The iron roofs of the little township crackled in the sun with a sound as of distant musketry; their sharp-edged shadows lay on the sand like sheets of zinc that might be lifted up in one piece; and a hot wind in full blast played steadily upon Swift's neck and ears. He had pulled up in the shade, and was leaning forward, with his wide-awake tilted over his nose, and his eyes on a cloud of dust between the bellying sand-hills and the dark blue sky. The cloud advanced, revealing from time to time a growing speck. That speck was the coach which Swift had come to meet.

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Work type: Novel
Author: E.W. Hornung
Date: 1896 CE
Language: English
Genres: Adventure, Romance, Historical Fiction, Crime
Length: 85,127 words
Structure: 22 chapters, 1,598 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Adventure — The narrative is centered around the protagonist's journey and exploits, involving various challenges and risks.
Romance — The plot includes a significant romantic subplot, with the protagonist's love interest playing a crucial role.
Historical Fiction — The story is set in a specific historical period, with the events and characters influenced by the social and cultural context of that time.
Crime — Elements of crime and law enforcement are present, with the protagonist often finding themselves involved in solving mysteries or dealing with criminals.