The Avenging Hour

By H F Prevost Battersby

Book Overview

The Avenging Hour is a novel written by H. F. Prevost Battersby and published in 1906. The book tells the story of a man named Richard Lane, who is wrongly accused of a crime and sentenced to prison. After serving his time, Lane sets out to clear his name and seek revenge on those who wronged him.The novel is set in London and features a cast of colorful characters, including Lane's love interest, a detective, and a gang of criminals. As Lane uncovers the truth about his wrongful conviction, he becomes embroiled in a dangerous game of cat and mouse with his enemies.The Avenging Hour is a fast-paced thriller that explores themes of justice, revenge, and redemption. Battersby's writing style is engaging and suspenseful, keeping readers on the edge of their seats until the very end. The book is a classic of early 20th-century crime fiction and remains a popular read today.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164921894
• ISBN13: 9781164921899
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 342 Pages
• Weight: 1.01 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"