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Read Ebook {PDF EPUB} The Complete Raffles Collection by E.W. Hornung by E.W. Hornung E W Hornung. (E)rnest (W)illiam Hornung (1866 – 1921) known as Willie, was an English author, most famous for writing the Raffles series of novels about a gentleman thief in late Victorian London. Hornung married Constance Doyle , the sister of his friend Sir Arthur Conan Doyle . Hornung worked as a journalist and also published the poems. The character of A. J. Raffles , a "gentleman thief", first appeared in Cassell's Magazine in 1898 and the stories were later collected as The Amateur Cracksman (1899). Other titles in the series include The Black Mask (1901), A Thief in the Night (1905), and the full-length novel Mr. Justice Raffles (1909). He also co-wrote the play Raffles, The Amateur Cracksman with Eugene Presbrey in 1903. Arthur J. Raffles is a character created in the 1890s by E. W. Hornung , a brother-in-law to Arthur Conan Doyle , the creator of Sherlock Holmes . Raffles is, in many ways, a deliberate inversion of Holmes — he is a "gentleman thief," living in 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, who persuaded him 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. In several stories, Manders saves the day for the two of them after Raffles gets into situations he cannot get out of on his own. Raffles at one time was nearly as famous as it's author's brother-in-law's Sherlock Holmes but has since fallen into near obscurity. Why is a mystery as Raffles is a very entertaining, subtly subversive, anti-hero. He's an unrepentant gentleman thief who enjoys getting away with his crimes. Raffles is in many ways an inversion of Sherlock Holmes, he's a master of disguise, has a very close confidant and chronicler Bunny Manders, and uses his skills for crime rather than the solving of them. From LibriVox.Org: The Amateur Cracksman is the first collection of stories about A. J. Raffles , gentleman, cricketer, and thief. After stopping his old school friend, Bunny Manders , from a desperate attempt at suicide, Raffles introduces the unsuspecting Bunny to a new way of earning a living, burglary. Raffles, Further Adventures of the Amateur Cracksman is the second collection of stories in the Raffles series. After the dark turn of events at the end of The Gift of the Emperor, Bunny’s done his time and, his life not being quite what it was before, now finds himself longing for the companionship of his Raffles. Rachel Minchin stands in the dock, accused of murdering the dissolute husband she was preparing to leave. The trial is sensational, and public opinion vehemently and almost universally against her. When the jury astonishes and outrages the world with a vedict of Not Guilty, Rachel quickly finds herself in need of protection. Ernest William Hornung / E.W. Hornung. From the grit of the Australian bush to the tangled traditions of cultivated English society, Under Two Skies is truly a lost literary treasure. The contrasting communities in these collected short stories of Ernest William Hornung, are also intrinsi. Gentlemen and Players. Ernest William Hornung (7 June 1866 – 22 March 1921), known professionally as E. W. Hornung (nickname Willie), was a poet and English author, most famous for writing the A. J. Raffles series of stories about a gentleman thief in late 19th century L. At Large. "Once more Hornung gives us a book decidedly entertaining to read."--New York Tribune. Notice: This Book is published by Historical Books Limited (www.publicdomain.org.uk) as a Public Domain Book, if you have any inquiries, requests or need any help . A Bride from the Bush. Gladys, a spirited, beautiful girl raised in the heart of the Australian outback by her father, has married into British high society. Her husband Alfred, well meaning, kind and head-over-heels in love with her, unwittingly throws her into the lion's. Witching Hill. Witching Hill by E. W. Hornung. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well- known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world . Further Adventures of the Amateur Cracksman. Sophisticated mayhem from a master of crime fiction Since his friend and partner in crime, A. J. Raffles, jumped into the Mediterranean, Bunny Manders has scraped along as best he can. At Raffles's side, he was witness to, and participant in, the m. The Amateur Cracksman. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefo. Some Persons Unknown. Kenyon had been more unmanageable than usual. Unsettled and excitable from the moment he awoke and remembered who was coming in the evening, he had remained in an unsafe state all day. That evening found him with unbroken bones was a miracle to Ethel. Dead Men Tell No Tales. Nothing is so easy as falling in love on a long sea voyage except falling out of love. Especially was this the case in the days when the wooden clippers did finely to land you in Sydney or in Melbourne under the four full months. We all saw far too m. Denis Dent. This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning. Fathers of Men. This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning. Irralie's Bushranger. This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor p. My Lord Duke. This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning. The Unbidden Guest. This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning. Black Hole of Glenranald. And it seemed that the knighthood of the up-country road had been an extinct order from the extirpation of the Kellys to the appearance of this same Stingaree, who was reported a man of birth and mystery, with an ostentatious passion for music and as. The Black Mask. Gentleman thief A.J. Raffles and Bunny, his friend and accomplice, continue their adventures. In the story of NO SINECURE, Bunny, believing that Raffles is dead, prepares to face the world alone. until he answers an advertisement in the newspaper. The Boss of Taroomba. Ernest William Hornung (7 June 1866 - 22 March 1921) was an English author and poet known for writing the A. J. Raffles series of stories about a gentleman thief in late 19th-century London. Hornung was educated at Uppingham School; as a result of po. The Camera Fiend. Ernest William Hornung (1866-1921) was an English author. He spent most of his life in England and France, but in 1884 left for Australia and stayed for two years. Although his Australian experience had been so short, it coloured most of his literary. Crime And Adventure With A. J. Raffles, Gentleman Thief. Hornung's famous Raffles crime stories are collected in one volume, including 26 short stories and a novel. Raffles, and his partner Bunny, are daring in their larcenous escapades as they attempt to evade the law. The Crime Doctor. In the tradition of the Great Detective, Sherlock Holmes, we present E.W. Hornung's THE CRIME DOCTOR. John Dollar, a former soldier recovering from a head injury, becomes an amateur sleuth as well as a man of medical science- one with a unique outloo. The Gift Of The Emperor. This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available a. Mr. Justice Raffles. Hornung's gentleman thief made his first appearance in print in The Amateur Cracksman in 1899, a collection of tales succeeded by another short story series, The Black Mask, in 1901, and in 1905, a final series, A Thief in the Night. In the latter vo. Nine Points Of The Law. This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original.

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