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 protagonist, a young man named Jack Renton, as he becomes embroiled in a series of strange and dangerous events. When Renton's friend and mentor, a wealthy art collector named Mr. Harrison, is found murdered in his home, Renton sets out to solve the crime and bring the killer to justice. Along the way, he encounters a cast of eccentric characters, including a mysterious woman named Miss Lorne, a cunning thief named Mr. Manderton, and a group of dangerous anarchists. As Renton delves deeper into the case, he discovers that there are many secrets hidden beneath the surface of polite society, and that the truth may be more complicated and dangerous than he ever imagined. Some Persons Unknown is a thrilling and suspenseful novel that will keep readers guessing until the very end.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.