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The Amateur Cracksman

Author : Ernest William Hornung
Publisher : Lulu.com
ISBN 13 : 1387148559
Total Pages : 136 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (871 download)

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Download or read book The Amateur Cracksman written by Ernest William Hornung and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2017-08-06 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 Complete Raffles

Author : E. W. Hornung
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781846774355
Total Pages : 304 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (743 download)

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Download or read book The Complete Raffles written by E. W. Hornung and published by . This book was released on 2008-04 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 Amateur Cracksman

Author : E.W. Hornung
Publisher : Prabhat Prakashan
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 118 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Amateur Cracksman written by E.W. Hornung and published by Prabhat Prakashan. This book was released on 2021-01-01 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

A Thief in the Night

Author : Ernest William Hornung
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 308 pages
Book Rating : 4.E/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Thief in the Night written by Ernest William Hornung and published by . This book was released on 1905 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Raffles: The Amateur Cracksman

Author : E. W. Hornung
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0192691325
Total Pages : 241 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (926 download)

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Download or read book Raffles: The Amateur Cracksman written by E. W. Hornung and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2024-09-12 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Art for art's sake is a vile catchword, but I confess it appeals to me' Gentleman by day and thief by night, A. J. Raffles lives a double life. Taking 'Art for art's sake' as his motto, Raffles supports his debonair lifestyle by performing lucrative, artistic, and ingenious burglaries of the wealthy elite of Victorian London. Dedicated to his brother-in-law Arthur Conan Doyle, Hornung's first collection of Raffles stories, The Amateur Cracksman (1899), can be seen as an inverted spin-off of the former's celebrated detective stories. But it is Raffles' outlaw status that has drawn generations of readers to these swift-paced tales of a charismatic and cool-headed thief and his less worldly partner, Bunny. Hornung had Oscar Wilde in mind as much as Sherlock Holmes when he created Raffles, and the account of their double life offers one of the turn of the century's most touching accounts of a same-sex couple. Frequently adapted for stage and screen, Hornung's original stories have never lost their power to captivate readers. Admired by writers like George Orwell, Graham Greene, and Anthony Powell, Hornung's crisp prose evokes a late Victorian London of clubland bachelors, hansom cabs, champagne suppers, Australian heiresses, and South African diamond moguls. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.

COLLECTOR'S EDITION – COMPLETE RAFFLES SERIES & SHERLOCK HOLMES ADVENTURES: 60+ Novels & Stories in One Volume (Mystery & Crime Classics)

Author : E. W. Hornung
Publisher : e-artnow
ISBN 13 : 8026865243
Total Pages : 1004 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (268 download)

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Download or read book COLLECTOR'S EDITION – COMPLETE RAFFLES SERIES & SHERLOCK HOLMES ADVENTURES: 60+ Novels & Stories in One Volume (Mystery & Crime Classics) written by E. W. Hornung and published by e-artnow. This book was released on 2016-06-13 with total page 1004 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

COLLECTOR'S EDITION – COMPLETE RAFFLES SERIES & SHERLOCK HOLMES ADVENTURES: 60+ Novels & Stories in One Volume (Mystery & Crime Classics)

Author : Arthur Conan Doyle
Publisher : Good Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 1014 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (596 download)

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Download or read book COLLECTOR'S EDITION – COMPLETE RAFFLES SERIES & SHERLOCK HOLMES ADVENTURES: 60+ Novels & Stories in One Volume (Mystery & Crime Classics) written by Arthur Conan Doyle and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2024-01-13 with total page 1014 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the 'COLLECTOR'S EDITION COMPLETE RAFFLES SERIES & SHERLOCK HOLMES ADVENTURES: 60+ Novels & Stories in One Volume (Mystery & Crime Classics)', readers are invited into a labyrinth of intrigue and cunning, where the boundary between detective fiction and criminal masterminds blurs. This anthology spans a gamut of literary styles, from the deductive prowess showcased in Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes stories to the elegant criminality expressed in E. W. Hornung's Raffles series. The collection, further enriched by the satirical twists of John Kendrick Bangs, highlights the diversity and the evolving nature of crime fiction at the turn of the 20th century, positioning itself as a critical anthology for both scholars and aficionados of the genre. The contributing authors, giants in their own right, bring together a rich tapestry of backgrounds that have fundamentally shaped the landscape of mystery and crime literature. Doyle's methodical approach to mystery, Hornung's exploration of the moral ambiguities of crime, and Bangs' injection of humor and irony, together reflect the socio-cultural dynamics and literary movements of the late Victorian and Edwardian eras. Their collective works not only entertain but also provide critical commentary on themes of justice, morality, and societal order. This anthology is an indispensable resource for those who wish to delve deep into the complexities and nuances of early mystery and crime fiction. Offering a unique opportunity to explore a multitude of perspectives, styles, and themes within a single volume, it is an educational journey through the evolution of the genre. Readers are encouraged to engage with this collection not just for its narrative thrills but for its ability to foster dialogue between the intricate worlds crafted by Doyle, Horning, and Bangs. An essential addition to any literary collection, this volume offers insights into the genesis of modern detective fiction and its enduring legacy.

The Publishers Weekly

Author :
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 1472 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (41 download)

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Download or read book The Publishers Weekly written by and published by . This book was released on 1902 with total page 1472 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Silent Bullet

Author : Arthur B. Reeve
Publisher : BEYOND BOOKS HUB
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 235 pages
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Download or read book The Silent Bullet written by Arthur B. Reeve and published by BEYOND BOOKS HUB. This book was released on 2023-08-15 with total page 235 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: My idea of the thing, Jameson,” continued Kennedy, “is that the professor of criminal science ought to work with, not against, the regular detectives. They’ re all right. They’ re indispensable, of course. Half the secret of success nowadays is organisation. The professor of criminal science should be merely what the professor in a technical school often is—a sort of consulting engineer. For instance, I believe that organisation plus science would go far toward clearing up that Wall Street case I see you are reading...FROM THE BOOKS.

The Spectator

Author :
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 1064 pages
Book Rating : 4.E/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Spectator written by and published by . This book was released on 1901 with total page 1064 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A weekly review of politics, literature, theology, and art.

Ulysses

Author : James Joyce
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0192855107
Total Pages : 1089 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (928 download)

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Download or read book Ulysses written by James Joyce and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2022 with total page 1089 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ulysses, one of the greatest novels of the twentieth century, has had a profound influence on modern fiction. In a series of episodes covering the course of a single day, 16 June 1904, the novel traces the movements of Leopold Bloom and Stephen Dedalus through the streets of Dublin. Each episode has its own literary style, and the epic journey of Odysseus is only one of many correspondencies that add layers of meaning to the text.Today critical interest centres on the authority of the text, and this edition, complete with an invaluable introduction, notes, and appendices, republishes without interference, the original 1922 text. Jeri Johnson's commentary guides the reader through this highly allusive novel in an edition acclaimed by scholars and general readers alike.This updated edition includes new explanatory notes, a revised introduction, and expanded bibliography.

In the Queens' Parlor

Author : Ellery Queen
Publisher : Biblo & Tannen Publishers
ISBN 13 : 9780819602381
Total Pages : 218 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (23 download)

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Download or read book In the Queens' Parlor written by Ellery Queen and published by Biblo & Tannen Publishers. This book was released on 1969 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Vintage Mysteries for the Holidays

Author : Edgar Allan Poe
Publisher : e-artnow
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 7555 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (64 download)

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Download or read book The Vintage Mysteries for the Holidays written by Edgar Allan Poe and published by e-artnow. This book was released on 2019-12-18 with total page 7555 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Musaicum Books presents to you this meticulously edited collection of the greatest mysteries for you to solve and relax with: R. Austin Freeman: Dr. Thorndyke's Cases The Adventures of Dr. Thorndyke Dr. Thorndyke's Casebook Arthur Conan Doyle: A Study in Scarlet The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes A. E. W. Mason: At the Villa Rose The Affair at the Semiramis Hotel Mary Roberts Rinehart: The Circular Staircase The Amazing Adventures of Letitia Carberry Tish – The Chronicle of Her Escapades and Excursions More Tish Edgar Allan Poe: The Murders in the Rue Morgue The Mystery of Marie Rogêt The Purloined Letter Charles Dickens: Hunted Down Wilkie Collins: The Moonstone The Woman in White The Haunted Hotel Robert Barr: The Triumph of Eugéne Valmont Jennie Baxter, Journalist The Adventures of Sherlaw Kombs The Adventure of the Second Swag E. W. Hornung: The Amateur Cracksman The Black Mask; or, Raffles: Further Adventures A Thief in the Night Mr. Justice Raffles John Kendrick Bangs: Mrs. Raffles R. Holmes & Co Melville Davisson Post: The Sleuth of St. James's Square Edgar Wallace: The Four Just Men The Clue of the Twisted Candle Victor L. Whitechurch: The Canon in Residence Anna Katharine Green: The Leavenworth Case A Strange Disappearance The Mystery of the Hasty Arrow That Affair Next Door Lost Man's Lane The Circular Study G. K. Chesterton: The Innocence of Father Brown The Wisdom of Father Brown The Donnington Affair Ellis Parker Butler: Philo Gubb Correspondence-School Detective Maurice Leblanc: Arsene Lupin The Extraordinary Adventures of Arsene Lupin Agatha Christie: The Mysterious Affair at Styles The Murder on the Links The Kidnapped Prime Minister The Million Dollar Bond Robbery The Secret Adversary

The Crime Doctor

Author : Ernest William Hornung
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 346 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book The Crime Doctor written by Ernest William Hornung and published by . This book was released on 1914 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: John Dollar, a former soldier in the Boer War and a medical doctor, encounters mystery and deception in his goal of stopping crime before it occurs. Dollar is willing to deal with habitual criminals in any way that will stop them, but focuses on those whom he can turn away from evil: a spy in possession of top-secret Admiralty documents, suffragettes who may turn to arson, a kleptomaniac, a Christmas Day race to save a condemned man from the gallows.

A Shot Rang Out

Author : Jon L. Breen
Publisher : Lulu.com
ISBN 13 : 1605431680
Total Pages : 308 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (54 download)

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Download or read book A Shot Rang Out written by Jon L. Breen and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2008-09-08 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of mystery criticism and essays from the reviewer of books for Ellery Queen Magazine. Jon Breen is the worthy successor of Anthony Boucher and his hundreds of reviews of books and authors is a must-have for all serious mystery fans. A Ramble House book

Vintage Murder Mysteries - Ultimate Anthology

Author : Charles Dickens
Publisher : Good Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 8611 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (596 download)

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Download or read book Vintage Murder Mysteries - Ultimate Anthology written by Charles Dickens and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-12-12 with total page 8611 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 'Vintage Murder Mysteries - Ultimate Anthology' represents a spectacular showcase of detective fiction, spanning the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This collection traverses an array of literary styles, from the methodical deduction of Holmesian puzzles to the engrossing psychological depth characteristic of later works. It not only highlights the evolution of the mystery genre but also affirms its lasting impact on modern storytelling. Standout pieces within the anthology demonstrate a mastery of suspense and narrative innovation, showcasing the diverse techniques and thematic explorations that have come to define the genre. The authors featured in this anthology, including luminaries such as Charles Dickens, Edgar Allan Poe, and Agatha Christie, among others, provide a panoramic view of the literary movements and cultural shifts influencing the development of detective fiction. Each author brings their unique background, offering insights into societal concerns, human psychology, and the inexorable push towards modernity that colored the late Victorian and Edwardian eras. The collection, thus, does not just narrate tales of intrigue and crime but paints a rich tapestry of historical and cultural narratives, capturing the zeitgeist of their times. This anthology is recommended for readers seeking to immerse themselves in the foundational texts of detective fiction. It offers an unparalleled opportunity to experience the ingenuity and diversity of storytelling from a period rich in narrative experimentation. For educators, students, and aficionados of literary history, 'Vintage Murder Mysteries - Ultimate Anthology' provides a comprehensive exploration of the genres evolution, offering both delightful entertainment and deep scholarly engagement. Delving into this collection promises a journey through the maze of human nature, societal change, and the unending quest for justice and understanding.

VINTAGE MURDER MYSTERIES - Ultimate Anthology

Author : Agatha Christie
Publisher : e-artnow
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 7555 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (64 download)

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Download or read book VINTAGE MURDER MYSTERIES - Ultimate Anthology written by Agatha Christie and published by e-artnow. This book was released on 2019-12-18 with total page 7555 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Musaicum Books presents to you this meticulously edited mystery collection: Arthur Conan Doyle: A Study in Scarlet The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes Edgar Allan Poe: The Murders in the Rue Morgue The Mystery of Marie Rogêt The Purloined Letter Charles Dickens: Hunted Down Wilkie Collins: The Moonstone The Woman in White The Haunted Hotel Robert Barr: The Triumph of Eugéne Valmont Jennie Baxter, Journalist The Adventures of Sherlaw Kombs The Adventure of the Second Swag E. W. Hornung: The Amateur Cracksman The Black Mask; or, Raffles: Further Adventures A Thief in the Night Mr. Justice Raffles John Kendrick Bangs: Mrs. Raffles R. Holmes & Co Melville Davisson Post: The Sleuth of St. James's Square Edgar Wallace: The Four Just Men The Clue of the Twisted Candle Victor L. Whitechurch: The Canon in Residence Anna Katharine Green: The Leavenworth Case A Strange Disappearance The Mystery of the Hasty Arrow That Affair Next Door Lost Man's Lane The Circular Study G. K. Chesterton: The Innocence of Father Brown The Wisdom of Father Brown The Donnington Affair Ellis Parker Butler: Philo Gubb Correspondence-School Detective Maurice Leblanc: Arsene Lupin The Extraordinary Adventures of Arsene Lupin R. Austin Freeman: Dr. Thorndyke's Cases The Adventures of Dr. Thorndyke Dr. Thorndyke's Casebook A. E. W. Mason: At the Villa Rose The Affair at the Semiramis Hotel Mary Roberts Rinehart: The Circular Staircase The Amazing Adventures of Letitia Carberry Tish – The Chronicle of Her Escapades and Excursions More Tish Agatha Christie: The Mysterious Affair at Styles The Murder on the Links The Kidnapped Prime Minister The Million Dollar Bond Robbery The Secret Adversary