The Shadow Of A Man (1901)

By E.W. Hornung

Book Overview

""The Shadow of a Man"" is a novel written by Ernest William Hornung and published in 1901. The story revolves around the character of Felix Thurstan, a young man who is struggling to find his place in the world. Thurstan is haunted by the shadow of his father, a notorious criminal who was executed for his crimes. Despite his efforts to distance himself from his father's legacy, Thurstan finds himself drawn into a life of crime and deception. Along the way, he meets a cast of characters, including a beautiful young woman named Rosamund, who challenges his beliefs and forces him to confront his past. The novel is a gripping tale of love, betrayal, and redemption, set against the backdrop of turn-of-the-century London. Hornung's vivid descriptions of the city and its inhabitants bring the story to life, and his nuanced portrayal of Thurstan makes him a sympathetic and complex protagonist. ""The Shadow of a Man"" is a timeless work of literature that explores the timeless themes of identity, morality, and the human condition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120927064
• ISBN13: 9781120927064
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 232 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"