Young Blood by E. W. Hornung

"Young Blood" by E. W. Hornung is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows Harry Ringrose, a young man returning home on his twenty-first birthday after two adventurous years in Africa, only to discover that his family's home has been auctioned off and his father has disappeared, entangled in a web of financial disgrace. As Harry grapples with the shocking truth about his father's actions, he faces the reality of his family's fallen fortunes and his newfound responsibilities. The opening of the narrative presents Harry's emotional journey as he travels home, reminiscing about his childhood and eagerly anticipating his reunion with his parents. However, upon arrival, he is met with an empty house and an auctioneer's list, sparking a deep sense of anguish and loss. The arrival of Gordon Lowndes—a friend of his father's—offers Harry some relief, but Lowndes brings unsettling news about the family's financial collapse and the implications of his father's flight. The beginning sets up a gripping tale of youthful hope juxtaposed with harsh realities, as Harry is thrust into a world of adult responsibilities and the quest to uncover the truth behind his father's actions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Hornung, E. W. (Ernest William), 1866-1921
Title Young Blood
Credits Produced by Suzanne Shell and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was
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Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
Reading Level Reading ease score: 80.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Detective and mystery stories
Subject England -- Fiction
Subject Love stories
Category Text
eBook-No. 42902
Release Date
Last Update Oct 23, 2024
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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