E.W. Hornung - Stingaree: "Why didn't you give him a bit of your mind? I never heard you open your gills!"

Ernest William Hornung, born in 1866, is best known for creating A. J. Raffles, the gentleman thief, which gained global fame after its debut in 1898. His diverse experiences, including a formative two-year stay in Australia, deeply influenced his writing. Hornung was also a playwright and poet, and his poignant work, "Notes of a Camp-Follower on the Western Front," reflects his wartime experiences and personal loss during WWI. The collection includes various stories and a biography, showcasing his literary contributions and life.