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Gentleman thief Raffles is daring, debonair, devilishly handsome-and a first-rate cricketer. In these eight stories, the master burglar indulges his passion for cricket and crime: stealing jewels from a country house, outwitting the law, pilfering from the nouveau riche, and, of course, bowling like a demon-all with the assistance of his plucky sidekick, Bunny.Encouraged by his brother-in-law, Arthur Conan Doyle, to write a series about a public school villain, and influenced by his own experiences at Uppingham, E. W. Hornung created a unique form of crime story, where, in stealing as in sport, it is playing the game that counts, and there is always honor among thieves.

The Amateur Cracksman by E.W. Hornung features his most famous character, A. J. Raffles, a gentleman thief in late Victorian Great Britain. This is a classic tale that has been loved by many for generations. Any profits made from the sale of this book will go towards supporting the Freeriver Community project, a project that aims to support community and encourage well-being. To learn more about the Freeriver Community project please visit the website- www.freerivercommunity.com

Arthur Raffles is a prominent member of London society, and a national sporting hero. As a cricketer he regularly represents England in Test matches. He uses this as a chance to commit a number of burgalries, primarily stealing valuable jewellry from his hosts. In this he is assisted by his friend, the younger, idealistic Bunny Manders. Both men are constantly under the surveillance of Inspector Mackenzie of Scotland Yard who is always thwarted in his attempts to pin the crimes on Raffles.

Arthur Raffles is a prominent member of London society, and a national sporting hero. As a cricketer he regularly represents England in Test matches. He uses this as a chance to commit a number of burglaries, primarily stealing valuable jewelry from his hosts. In this he is assisted by his friend, the younger, idealistic Bunny Manders. Both men are constantly under the surveillance of Inspector Mackenzie of Scotland Yard who is always thwarted in his attempts to pin the crimes on Raffles.

The Amateur Cracksman' was the original short story collection by E.W. Hornung featuring his most famous character A. J. Raffles; a gentleman thief in late Victorian England. It was first published in 1899. The book was very well received and spawned three follow-ups: two more short story collections; 'The Black Mask' (1901) and 'A Thief in the Night' (1904); as well as a full-length novel; 'Mr. Justice Raffles' in 1909.

The FLAME TREE COLLECTABLE CRIME CLASSICS are chosen to create a delightful and timeless home library of classic crime and mystery thrillers. Each stunning unabridged edition features deluxe cover treatments, ribbon markers, luxury endpapers and gilded edges.In this collection of thrilling tales, E.W. Hornung upends the traditions of detective fiction, casting criminal A.J. Raffles as his ignoble hero. First published in 1898 as a series of short stories in Cassell’s Magazine, The Amateur Cracksman follows the exploits of Raffles as he robs Victorian High Society of their riches. A renowned cricket player and London socialite, Raffles is secretly an ingenious master of thievery and disguise. Assisted by friend Bunny Manders and in constant pursuit by Scotland Yard, this gentleman thief’s escapades are as compelling as they are dastardly. A specially commissioned biography of the author and a glossary of Victorian and Literary terms make this new edition essential for all classic crime fans!

"Arthur J. Raffles is a prominent member of London society, and a national sporting hero. As a cricketer he regularly represents England in Test matches. He uses this as cover to commit a number of burglaries, primarily stealing valuable jewelry from the elite of London, for thrill and for profit. In this he is assisted by his friend, the younger Bunny Manders who idealizes Raffles as a sportsman. Both men are constantly under the surveillance of Inspector Mackenzie of Scotland Yard who is always thwarted in his attempts to pin the crimes on Raffles."

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The sequel of The Amateur Cracksman is right here, and E.W. Hornung rises higher than ever through his depiction of Raffles – the gentleman thief – and his trusted sidekick, Bunny. Instead of just focusing on Raffles' life of crime, this book is more about the actual adventures of the two, creating a droll atmosphere, while telling the tale of many pursuits they engage in that don't necessarily have anything to do with stealing.Raffles, Further Adventures of the Amateur Cracksman is the second book in the Amateur Cracksman series that brought Hornung some serious fame and recognition, particularly when the relationship between Raffles and Bunny is viewed in contrast with that of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson – the famous characters of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Hornung's brother-in-law.In this series, however, Hornung strays away from mimicking Holmes and Watson, and adds a few exciting new dimensions to his characters. While keeping the humorous passages at their best – or perhaps even improving on his “performance” from the first book – the author engages in a series of tales that are as diverse as they are exciting, and manage to paint a picture of Raffles that most readers would not have assumed possible. He even places Raffles and Bunny in serious danger in a few instances.If you haven't read the first Raffles book, you should definitely consider it before this one, as the stories are closely interconnected, and enjoying Further Adventures of the Amateur Cracksman will be even easier when the continuity of the books is maintained.For those who are fans of Hornung's works, you might already be aware of the fact that his Raffles stories are among not only his own most popular humorous tales, but the most well-received throughout the early 20th century, even under the condition of competing against the most skilled humorists of the 1920s.

The unabridged classic on MP3 audio, narrated by Amy von Lecteur. Three playback speeds on one disk; etext edition included. Running time: 5.4 hours (slow), 4.9 hours (medium), 4.5 hours (fast). First published in 1899, this is the original story collection featuring Hornung's most famous character, A. J. Raffles -- cricket hero and a gentleman thief, in late Victorian Great Britain. The short stories included in the collection are: The Ides of March A Costume Piece Gentlemen and Players La Premier Pas Wilful Murder Nine Points of the Law The Return Match The Gift of the Emperor

First published in 1899, The Amateur Cracksman was the first collection of stories detailing the exploits and intrigues of gentleman thief A. J. Raffles in late Victorian England. Raffles was E. W. Hornung's most famous character. Popular in its day, the book led to three later works: The Black Mask and A Thief in the Night, both collections of short stories, and Mr. Justice Raffles, a complete novel. In public a popular sportsman, in private a cunning burglar with a weakness for valuable jewelery, Arthur Raffles, with the help of his side-kick Bunny Manders, always manages to thwart the investigations of Scotland Yard's Inspector Mackenzie.