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No Hero
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- Book Synopsis
- E. W. Hornung's "No Hero" is a compelling tale that follows the existence of the significant man or woman, John Gurdon, a man haunted by a beyond of scandal and misfortune. Gurdon, a former soldier and as soon as a rising big name, has fallen from grace due to a murky incident in the course of his military service. Estranged from his former lifestyles, he seeks solace in anonymity, wishing to break out his tarnished popularity. The narrative explores Gurdon's battle for redemption and his preference to distance himself from his beyond. He takes on a secluded task as a lighthouse keeper, aiming for a quiet lifestyle far from the arena's scrutiny. However, circumstances lead him to face ethical dilemmas, rekindling his inner conflict and forcing him to confront his haunted records. Hornung's storytelling delves into topics of redemption, ethical choices, and the hunt for a fresh begin. "No Hero" encapsulates the inner battles of its protagonist, showcasing the complexities of human nature and the challenges of looking for absolution whilst haunted with the aid of a beyond. Gurdon's journey closer to self-forgiveness and redemption bureaucracy the heart of this introspective and poignant narrative, presenting a portrayal of a person's quest to discover peace in the face of inner turmoil.
- About The Author
- Ernest William Hornung was an English author and poet who lived from June 7, 1866, to March 22, 1921. He was best known for writing the A. J. Raffles series of stories about a gentleman thief in London in the late 1800s. Hornung went to Uppingham School for his education. He quit because he was sick in December 1883 and went to Sydney, where he stayed for two years. He used his time in Australia as a starting point when he started to write, first short stories and then books. While writing "In the Chains of Crime" in 1898, he created the characters of Raffles and his sidekick, Bunny Manders. These characters were partly based on his friends Oscar Wilde and his lover, Lord Alfred Douglas, and partly on Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson, characters created by his brother-in-law, Arthur Conan Doyle. In 1899, the series of Raffles short stories were put together in a book that could be bought. Two more books of Raffles short stories and a badly received novel came after. Besides writing stories about Raffles, Hornung was a great fiction writer who put out many books between 1890, when he wrote "A Bride from the Bush," and 1914, when he wrote "The Crime Doctor."
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9789359957883
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Double 9 Books, (01 December 2023)
- Number of Pages
- 104
- Weight
- 141 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 216 x 140 x 6 mm
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