David Christie Murray, Henry Herman

Broschiertes Buch

He Fell Among Thieves (1891)

Beschreibung

""He Fell Among Thieves"" is a novel written by David Christie Murray and published in 1891. The story is set in the late 19th century and follows the adventures of a young man named Leonard Boyce, who becomes embroiled in a dangerous plot involving stolen diamonds and a gang of ruthless criminals.The novel begins with Leonard Boyce, a wealthy young man who is traveling by train to visit his father in London. During the journey, he meets a beautiful young woman named Isabel Meredith, who is also on her way to London. They strike up a conversation and quickly become friends.However, their journey takes a dark turn when the train is robbed by a gang of thieves, who steal a valuable package of diamonds from a fellow passenger. Leonard and Isabel are taken hostage by the gang and forced to accompany them on their escape.As they travel across the countryside, Leonard and Isabel must use all their wits and courage to survive the dangers of the road and evade the pursuing police. Along the way, they encounter a colorful cast of characters, including a mysterious stranger who may hold the key to their escape.As the story unfolds, Leonard and Isabel find themselves drawn into a complex web of intrigue and betrayal, where nothing is quite as it seems. With danger lurking around every corner, they must rely on each other to stay alive and uncover the truth behind the stolen diamonds.""He Fell Among Thieves"" is a thrilling adventure story that combines elements of romance, mystery, and suspense. Murray's vivid descriptions of the English countryside and his colorful characters bring the story to life, making it a classic of Victorian literature that is still enjoyed by readers today.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.

Autor

British author David Christie Murray was born in West Bromwich, Staffordshire, England's High Street on April 7, 1847. Throughout the late 19th and early 20th centuries, he wrote a large number of plays, short stories, and novels. He was well-known for his prolific literary career. Murray started out in journalism, contributing to a number of journals and newspapers. Later, he switched to fiction writing and became well-known for his socially conscious and realistic depictions of Victorian society. His writings covered a broad range of topics, such as interpersonal dynamics, human psychology, and social challenges. Murray is most known for his writings "A Life's Atonement," "The Way of the World," and "Despair's Last Journey." Both readers and critics praised his books and stories, which helped him build a devoted following at the time. Even though Murray was a successful writer, he struggled with money issues all of his life. His health problems and drunkenness hindered his productivity and general well-being. Still, he wrote and published till the end of his life.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 260
• Erscheinungstermin: 29. Juni 2008
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 14mm
• Gewicht: 382g
• ISBN-13: 9781436867122
• ISBN-10: 1436867126
• Artikelnr.: 24904605