The Amateur Cracksman
The Amateur Cracksman

Author: Ernest William Hornung

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2017-08-06

Total Pages: 136

ISBN-13: 1387148559

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Arthur J. Raffles is a character created in the 1890s by E. W. Hornung, brother-in-law to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the creator of Sherlock Holmes. Raffles is, in many ways, a deliberate inversion of Holmes - he is a ""gentleman thief,"" living at the Albany, a prestigious address in London, playing cricket for the Gentlemen of England and supporting himself by carrying out ingenious burglaries. He is called the ""Amateur Cracksman,"" and often, at first, differentiates between himself and the ""professors"" - professional criminals from the lower classes. As Holmes has Dr. Watson to chronicle his adventures, Raffles has Harry ""Bunny"" Manders - a former schoolmate saved from disgrace and suicide by Raffles, whom Raffles persuaded to accompany him on a burglary. While Raffles often takes advantage of Manders' relative innocence, and sometimes treats him with a certain amount of contempt, he knows that Manders' bravery and loyalty are to be relied on utterly.

The A. J. Raffles Collection
The A. J. Raffles Collection

Author: John Kendrick Bangs

Publisher: DigiCat

Published: 2022-11-13

Total Pages: 761

ISBN-13:

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This edition includes: The Amateur Cracksman The Ides of March A Costume Piece Gentlemen and Players Le Premier Pas Wilful Murder . . . The Black Mask; or Raffles: Further Adventures No Sinecure A Jubilee Present The Fate of Faustina The Last Laugh To Catch a Thief . . . A Thief in the Night Out of Paradise The Chest of Silver The Rest Cure The Criminologists' Club The Field of Philippi . . . Mr. Justice Raffles (Novel) THE SEQUELS TO THE ORIGINAL SERIES by JOHN KENDRICK BANGS Mrs. Raffles The Adventure of the Herald Personal The Adventure of the Newport Villa The Adventure of Mrs. Gaster's Maid The Pearl Rope of Mrs. Gushington-andrews . . . R. Holmes and Co. Introducing Mr. Raffles Holmes The Adventure of The Dorrington Ruby Seal The Adventure of Mrs. Burlingame's Diamond Stomacher The Adventure of The Missing Pendants . . . E. W. Hornung (1866–1921) was an English author and poet and also brother-in-law to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Hornung is known for writing the A. J. Raffles series about a gentleman thief based on a deliberate inversion of the Sherlock Holmes series. Hornung dedicated his creation as a form of flattery to Doyle. John Kendrick Bangs (1862–1922) was an American author, editor and satirist. He is famous for "Bangsian Fantasy" genre in which famous literary characters or historical individuals meet and interact in the afterlife.

The Complete Raffles
The Complete Raffles

Author: E.w. Hornung

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2017-04-16

Total Pages: 468

ISBN-13: 9781545405109

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Originally published in The Strand Magazine, where he was second in popularity only to the legendary Sherlock Holmes, these stories introduced the world to antihero gentleman cricketer and thief, A.J. Raffles, along with his faithful cohort, Bunny Manders. This collection includes all of author E.W. Hornung's Raffles adventures. Contains the short story collections: The Amateur Cracksman The Black Mask The Thief in the Night And the novel Mr Justice Raffles

The Complete Raffles
The Complete Raffles

Author: E. W. Hornung

Publisher:

Published: 2008-04

Total Pages: 304

ISBN-13: 9781846774355

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These are E. W. Hornung's famous stories of adventure and crime featuring the thrill seeking A. J. Raffles and his friend, accomplice and chronicler 'Bunny'. By turns urbane gentleman about town and accomplished cricketer, life is just too ordinary for Raffles and that sets him on a series of adventures that have long been treasured as a real antidote to the 'white knights' who are the usual heroes of the crime fiction of this period. This book includes the first two collections of Raffles-the Gentleman Cracksman-stories, The Amateur Cracksman & The Black Mask-comprising some 16 stories in all. Included are 'The Ides of March, ' 'Nine Points of the Law, ' 'The Fate of Faustina' and many other favourites. Leonaur is bringing the entire Raffles adventures together in two matching volumes which are available in softcover and hardcover with dust jacket-making them perfect for collector

The Big Book of Christmas Mysteries
The Big Book of Christmas Mysteries

Author: Otto Penzler

Publisher: Vintage Crime/Black Lizard

Published: 2013-10-22

Total Pages: 674

ISBN-13: 0345802985

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The Edgar Award-winning editor collects sixty of his all-time favorite holiday crime stories—from Arthur Conan Doyle and Thomas Hardy, to Sara Paretsky and Ed McBain. • “Anyone who cares about the best mystery writing of the past century and beyond would be lucky to receive this thick volume during the holidays." —The Washington Post This collection touches on all aspects of the holiday season, and all types of mysteries. They are suspenseful, funny, frightening, and poignant. Included are puzzles by Mary Higgins Clark, Isaac Asimov, and Ngaio Marsh; uncanny tales in the tradition of A Christmas Carol by Peter Lovesey and Max Allan Collins; O. Henry-like stories by Stanley Ellin and Joseph Shearing, stories by pulp icons John D. MacDonald and Damon Runyon; comic gems from Donald E. Westlake and John Mortimer; and many, many more. Almost any kind of mystery you’re in the mood for--suspense, pure detection, humor, cozy, private eye, or police procedural—can be found in these pages. FEATURING: - Unscrupulous Santas - Crimes of Christmases Past and Present - Festive felonies - Deadly puddings - Misdemeanors under the mistletoe - Christmas cases for classic characters including Sherlock Holmes, Brother Cadfael, Miss Marple, Hercule Poirot, Ellery Queen, Rumpole of the Bailey, Inspector Morse, Inspector Ghote, A.J. Raffles, and Nero Wolfe.

Raffles
Raffles

Author: Richard Foreman

Publisher:

Published: 2020-12-02

Total Pages: 64

ISBN-13:

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Raffles: Book 2 'A capital story!' David Dickinson Raffles and Harry "Bunny" Manders are back, in this thrilling sequel to 'Raffles: The Gentleman Thief'. Raffles decides to undertake a job close to home, at the Albany. His new neighbour is Rupert Robert Fuller, a powerful - and odious - financier. In order to distract Fuller, whilst he breaks into the banker's opulent apartment, Raffles calls upon his friend - the cricketing legend C.B. Fry. Yet how much is Raffles being distracted himself Mary Flanagan, Fuller's beautiful and enigmatic maid? Has someone finally stolen the gentleman thief's heart?

The Collected Works of R. Austin Freeman (Illustrated Edition)
The Collected Works of R. Austin Freeman (Illustrated Edition)

Author: R. Austin Freeman

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2023-11-21

Total Pages: 7085

ISBN-13:

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The Collected Works of R. Austin Freeman (Illustrated Edition) showcases the brilliance of R. Austin Freeman, a pioneer of the golden age of detective fiction. This comprehensive collection includes Freeman's iconic series featuring Dr. John Thorndyke, a medical jurist and detective who uses scientific methods to solve complex mysteries. Freeman's intricate plots, attention to detail, and meticulous research set him apart as a master of the genre, influencing later writers such as Agatha Christie. Readers will be captivated by the clever twists and intellectual challenges presented in these classic tales of deduction and crime solving. R. Austin Freeman, a trained physician and innovator in forensic science, drew upon his medical expertise to create the character of Dr. Thorndyke. His background in anatomy and pathology enabled him to craft realistic and plausible mysteries that are both entertaining and intellectually engaging. Freeman's dedication to scientific accuracy and logical reasoning shines through in his detective stories, offering readers a unique blend of entertainment and education. The Collected Works of R. Austin Freeman (Illustrated Edition) is highly recommended for fans of classic detective fiction and those interested in the history of the genre. Freeman's innovative approach to crime solving, combined with his distinctive narrative style, continues to intrigue and delight readers of all ages.