Israel Rank
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'There is an old saying, 'Murder will out.' I am really unable to see why this should be so...'Israel Rank: The Autobiography of a Criminal (1907) inspired the classic Ealing film Kind Hearts and Coronets.
Roy Horniman was een Britse toneelschrijver en romanschrijver wiens werken vaak maatschappelijke grenzen en morele dilemma's verkenden. Zijn scenario's en bewerkingen werden gekenmerkt door scherpe observaties van de menselijke natuur en een satirische inslag. Horniman bewoog zich in verschillende artistieke sferen, van theater tot film, en liet een nalatenschap na van literaire werken die resoneerden bij het hedendaagse publiek en nog steeds worden herontdekt. Zijn schrijven valt op door zijn ingewikkelde plots en inzichtelijke personages.





'There is an old saying, 'Murder will out.' I am really unable to see why this should be so...'Israel Rank: The Autobiography of a Criminal (1907) inspired the classic Ealing film Kind Hearts and Coronets.
Lord Cammarleigh's Secret: A Fairy Story of To-day is a whimsical fantasy tale in the tradition of Lewis Carroll and J.M. Barrie. Roy Horniman weaves an enchanting story of magic and adventure that will captivate readers of all ages.
In this ground-breaking novel, Roy Horniman creates a complex and sympathetic portrait of a young woman struggling to assert her independence in the face of social convention. As she navigates the challenges of love, marriage, and motherhood, she confronts the limitations placed on women by a society that values them only for their beauty and obedience. Compassionate and insightful, Jenny is a novel ahead of its time.
Set in contemporary England, the narrative centers on Lord Cammarleigh, a wealthy aristocrat with a dangerous secret that could ruin him. His life takes a turn when Dorothea enters the scene, threatening to expose the truth. As the story unfolds, themes of love, betrayal, and the quest for power emerge, revealing the complexities of Cammarleigh's past. Filled with unexpected twists, this fairy story captivates readers with its exploration of secrets and the intricate web of relationships.
Israel Rank wächst in einem glücklichen Elternhaus auf, könnte aber mehr erreichen, da er zur adligen Familie der Gascoynes gehört. Neidisch auf deren Reichtum, schmiedet er einen perfiden Plan, um die Erbfolge zu sichern, was zu bizarren „Unfällen“ innerhalb der Familie führt. Der Roman inspirierte den Film "Adel verpflichtet".