E.W. Hornung - The Unbidden Guest: "It was time for him to say the difficult thing which had occurred to him...."

The life and works of Ernest William Hornung are marked by his creation of A. J. Raffles, the gentleman thief, whose debut in 1898 catapulted him to fame. Hornung's experiences in Australia and service during WWI deeply influenced his writing, including his poignant account of the war, "Notes of a Camp-Follower on the Western Front." His literary contributions extend beyond fiction to poetry and stage plays. The book also features a detailed chapter index and a biography, highlighting Hornung's impact on literature and his personal tragedies, including the loss of his son in battle.