Ernest William Hornung

Ernest William Hornung is celebrated as an English author, most renowned for his captivating tales of a gentleman thief in late Victorian London. Beyond his well-known novels and short stories, Hornung also penned war verse, and a play adapted from his popular Raffles narratives achieved considerable success. His deep engagement with cricket further defined him, alongside a reputation as a man of generous spirit, a delightful companion, and a witty conversationalist.