A Man Hunt in 1813 by John Lang
The story revolves around a young man who flees to the countryside after being accused of murder. He assumes a new identity and becomes embroiled in a local conflict between rival factions vying for control of the area's resources. As tensions escalate, he finds himself at the center of a deadly game of cat and mouse with those seeking to capture him.
By John Lang · First published 1861 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Crime · 1,353 words
First lines
It was a clear, crisp, sunny day, early in March 1813, that the laird of Wauchope was riding into Hawick. A little snow still lay on the crest of Cheviot and on some of the foot-hills, and a smirr of hoar-frost silvered the turf by the roadside; but the sun was bright -- strong to overcome frost and snow -- and in it the leaves that still clung to the beech hedges shone like burnished copper.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: John Lang
- Date: 1861 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Crime, Drama, Literary Fiction
- Length: 1,353 words
- Structure: 1 section, 8 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The narrative is set in a specific historical context, focusing on events and characters from 1813.
- Adventure — The plot revolves around a thrilling chase and the pursuit of a criminal, embodying elements of adventure.
- Crime — The story involves a robbery and murder, central to the conflict and resolution.
- Drama — The emotional and moral dilemmas faced by the characters contribute to the dramatic tension.
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Historical Fiction · Adventure · Mystery · Thriller · Crime · Drama · Action · Suspense · Romance · War · Military · 1813 Setting