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Nothing is so easy as falling in love on a long sea voyage, except falling out of love.

Ernest William Hornung (1866 - 1921) was an English author and poet known for writing the A. J. Raffles series of stories about a gentleman thief in late 19th-century London. Hornung was educated at Uppingham School; as a result of poor health he left the school in December 1883... Read Full Overview

After optimistically traveling to Australia to participate in the gold rush, Cole decides to return home when his efforts prove to be unsuccessful. Disappointed, Cole boards the same ship he sailed to Australia on, feeling cheated that not much had changed in his life. However,... Read Full Overview

Ernest William Hornung (7 June 1866 - 22 March 1921) was an English author and poet known for writing the A. J. Raffles series of stories about a gentleman thief in late 19th-century London. Hornung was educated at Uppingham School; as a result of poor health he left the school... Read Full Overview

"Dead Men Tell No Tales" from Ernest William Hornung. English author and poet perhaps best known for writing the A. J. Raffles series (1866-1921).

Nothing is so easy as falling in love on a long sea voyage, except falling out of love. Especially was this the case in the days when the wooden clippers did finely to land you in Sydney or in Melbourne under the four full months. We all saw far too much of each other, unless,... Read Full Overview

"Dead Men Tell No Tales" by way of E. W. Hornung delves into the existence of A. J. Raffles, a gentleman thief, and his dependable partner Bunny Manders. The novel unfolds as Raffles and Bunny embark on an excessive-stakes adventure related to a valuable necklace. Raffles, known... Read Full Overview