The Man in Ratcatcher, and Other Stories by H. C. McNeile
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"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.)
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| Creator | McNeile, H. C. (Herman Cyril), 1888-1937 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Man in Ratcatcher, and Other Stories |
| Contents | The 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. |
| Credits | Produced by Al Haines |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 83.6 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Detective and mystery stories, English |
| Subject | English fiction -- 20th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 49590 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-49590-3 |
| Release Date | Aug 3, 2015 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 567 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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