Honor of Thieves: A Novel by Charles John Cutcliffe Wright Hyne
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| Author | Hyne, Charles John Cutcliffe Wright, 1866-1944 |
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| Title | Honor of Thieves: A Novel |
| Note | Reading ease score: 79.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Honor of Thieves: A Novel" by C. J. Cutcliffe Hyne is a fictional narrative likely written in the late 19th century, specifically around the 1890s. The story revolves around Patrick Onslow, an enigmatic and charming character with a mysterious background, who is drawn into morally dubious ventures amidst the bustling social scene of London. The author introduces themes of human complexity, suggesting that characters are not entirely good or solely evil, which raises questions about morality and human behavior as the plot unfolds. At the start of the novel, the reader meets Miss Rivers and Fairfax, who discuss the intriguing and possibly dangerous Patrick Onslow, who is known for his exotic travels and mysterious past. Their conversation hints at Onslow's magnetic personality, which captivates those around him, including Miss Rivers. As events progress, Onslow's connection to a wealthy shipowner, Theodore Shelf, is hinted at, setting up a potentially nefarious scheme involving piracy and deceit as they plot to smuggle vast amounts of gold. With hints of romance, intrigue, and moral quandaries, the opening sets the stage for a complex storyline involving risks in pursuit of fortune. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Sea stories |
| Subject | Ship captains -- Fiction |
| Subject | Adventure stories |
| Subject | Kettle, Owen (Fictitious character) -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 66637 |
| Release Date | Oct 31, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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