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No Hero

By E. W. Hornung
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A wounded veteran returns from battle and receives an unexpected letter that reopens old social ties. He navigates encounters with a compelling woman and a younger rival, pursuing a modest plan to ingratiate himself while masking awkwardness and rivalry. Episodes alternate between recollections of combat and carefully staged domestic scenes, where polite manners, small deceptions, and deliberate posturing reveal tensions between appearance and intent. The voice remains observational and mildly ironic, treating personal ambition, humiliation, and notions of courage as the subject of a quietly unheroic study.

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E. W. Hornung

E. W. Hornung was an English author best known for his creation of the character A. J. Raffles, a gentleman thief and cricketer. His most notable work, "A Thief in the Night," showcases Raffles' adventures and has contributed significantly to the genre of crime fiction. Hornung's writing often blends elements of humor and suspense, reflecting the social mores of his time. In addition to his Raffles stories, he wrote novels such as "A Bride from the Bush" and "Dead Men Tell No Tales," which further demonstrate his versatility as a storyteller. His works remain a part of the literary heritage of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

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