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100 1 _aHornung, E. W.
_q(Ernest William),
_d1866-1921
245 1 0 _aNo Hero
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-02-01
508 _aProduced by Steven desJardins and Distributed Proofreaders
520 _a"No Hero" by E.W. Hornung is a novel written in the early 20th century, likely around the turn of the century. It explores themes of duty, relationships, and the complexities of personal history. The story centers around Duncan Clephane, a man returning from war, who unexpectedly reconnects with Catherine Evers, an old acquaintance, and her son Bob. The narrative unfolds as Duncan becomes embroiled in a web of emotions that span from love to duty as he navigates their lives and the potential complications that arise from Bob's growing infatuation with a mysterious widow, Mrs. Lascelles. The opening of "No Hero" sets the stage for a tale intertwined with past relationships and unspoken tensions. It begins with Duncan receiving a letter from Catherine, prompting memories and reflections on their shared history. As he prepares to visit her, he confronts his physical limitations from war injuries while reminiscing about the past. Upon arrival, Duncan finds Catherine unchanged yet different, concerned about her son Bob's attachment to Mrs. Lascelles, a woman whose reputation causes unease. This initial interaction establishes a sense of duty within Duncan to protect Bob, setting up for a deeper exploration of relationships against the backdrop of societal expectations and personal sacrifice. The complexity of these connections hints at the challenges Duncan will face as he seeks to steer Bob away from potential heartbreak, revealing the layered intricacies of love and friendship. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aYoung men -- Fiction
653 _aWidows -- Fiction
653 _aMan-woman relationships -- Fiction
653 _aBritish -- Switzerland -- Fiction
653 _aSouth African War, 1899-1902 -- Veterans -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/11153
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