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The Shadow of a Man

By E. W. Hornung
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Set amid station life, the narrative traces the uneasy relationship between Moya Bethune and Pelham Rigden as pastoral routines collude with personal secrets. Vivid scenes of verandahs, rabbiter camps, mustering and a bustling shearing-shed alternate with furtive rides, a suspicious sheep transfer, and disputes over property and honour. A sequence of misdirections, family quarrels and small-scale adventures exposes shifting loyalties and character flaws, while successive revelations narrow misunderstandings and force reckonings over truth, ownership and social expectation in a tightly observed rural community.

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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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