Raffles

The Amateur Cracksman

(Author) E.W. Hornung
Format: Paperback
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A. J. Raffles is a gentleman by day, thief by night, performing elaborate heists in late Victorian London amongst clubland bachelors, hansom cabs, champagne suppers, Australian heiresses, and South African diamond moguls.

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Publisher:
Oxford University Press
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
None
Language:
en
ISBN:
9780192866349
Publish year:
2024
Publish date:
Sept. 12, 2024

E.W. Hornung

E.W. Hornung was an English author best known for creating the character A.J. Raffles, a gentleman thief and amateur cricketer. His most famous work, "The Amateur Cracksman," showcases Hornung's talent for blending mystery, adventure, and wit. His contributions to literature include popularizing the antihero protagonist in detective fiction.

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