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100	1		_aMcNeile, H. C. _q(Herman Cyril), _d1888-1937
245	1	4	_aThe Man in Ratcatcher, and Other Stories
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2015
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2015-08-03
505	0		_aThe man in ratcatcher -- "An arrow at a venture" -- The house by the headland -- The man who would not play cards -- A question of personality -- The unbroken line -- The real test -- "Good hunting, old chap" -- The man with his hand in his pocket -- A payment on account -- The poser.
508			_aProduced by Al Haines
520			_a"The Man in Ratcatcher and Other Stories" by H. C. McNeile is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The opening story introduces us to the character of John Marston, who appears to have a mysterious past intertwined with his present, particularly involving his lost identity and the pressures surrounding his return to the hunting field after a long absence. The narrative hints at themes of memory, recognition, and the complexities of personal relationships, especially as it unfolds between Marston and a young woman named Molly. The beginning of "The Man in Ratcatcher" sets the stage with a hunting scene, where Marston mounts a less-than-stellar horse, contrasting his skills and unrecognized presence against a backdrop of social class and expectations. As he prepares to ride, the story quickly shifts to a tense hunting meet where he is confronted by memories of his former life and the people he used to know, including Molly, whom he once loved. The narrative intensifies with whispers of Marston's possible identity as a man presumed dead, leading to a dramatic moment where his identity, past guilt, and current reality collide. This opening not only establishes the main character's conflict but also beckons readers into a world filled with emotions, societal norms, and the thrill of the hunt. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aDetective and mystery stories, English
653			_aEnglish fiction -- 20th century
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49590
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