Some Persons Unknown (1898)

Some Persons Unknown is a mystery novel written by Ernest William Hornung and originally published in 1898. The story follows the character of Jack Mordaunt, a young man who is falsely accused of a crime and must clear his name. Along the way, he meets a cast of intriguing characters, including a beautiful young woman named Audrey Blake and a mysterious man named Mr. Walters. As Jack delves deeper into the mystery, he uncovers a web of secrets and lies that threaten to destroy his life. The novel is a classic example of the detective fiction genre, with plenty of twists and turns to keep readers guessing until the very end. Hornung, who was also the creator of the popular character Raffles the Gentleman Thief, brings his trademark wit and clever plotting to this engaging mystery novel. Some Persons Unknown is a must-read for fans of classic detective fiction and anyone who enjoys a good whodunit.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.