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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

Pocket Upton had come down late and panting, in spite of his daily exemption from first school, and the postcard on his plate had taken away his remaining modicum of breath. He could have wept over it in open hall, and would probably have done so in the subsequent seclusion of... Read Full Overview

"The Camera Fiend" through E.W. Hornung is a fascinating exploration of crime, obsession, and mental intrigue. Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century London, the narrative follows the enigmatic protagonist whose intense fascination with pictures takes a sinister turn... Read Full Overview

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"The Camera Fiend" from Ernest William Hornung. English author and poet perhaps best known for writing the A. J. Raffles series (1866-1921).

Teenager Tony Upton, beset by a chronic case of asthma, has lived a sheltered, quiet life, tucked away from the world and left mostly to his own devices. But everything changes one day when what starts out as a humdrum trip to the doctor takes a rapid detour. Our hero takes a... Read Full Overview

Reproduction of the original: The Camera Fiend by E.W Hornung