Raffles The Amateur Cracksman E W Hornung Lily Mathew 9781542344609 Books
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The Ides of March/ A Costume Piece/ Gentlemen and Players/ Le Premier Pas/ Wilful Murder/ Nine Points of the Law/ The Return Match/ The Gift of the Emperor In these stories, Raffles, the public-school gentleman, mixes his aptitude for cricket with his passion for crime. Here we see Raffles stealing from the nouveau riche and outwitting the law, thieving diamonds and bowling like a demon, all with the help of his accomplice and ex-fag Bunny.
Raffles The Amateur Cracksman E W Hornung Lily Mathew 9781542344609 Books
E.W. Hornung was Arthur Conan Doyle's brother-in-law, and wrote his stories of Raffles, Gentleman Thief, as a counter to the more famous Sherlock Holmes.A.J. Raffles is a gentleman: educated at Cambridge, living at The Albany (elegant bachelor quarters in the West End), is a wine connoisseur, and is one of the most talented cricketers in England (and, as such, is invited to the 'best' homes). He is also lithe, handsome and, using those attributes, is an extraordinary cat-burglar. He takes Bunny Manders, who fagged for him at school, under his wing when Bunny was in trouble and asks Raffles for help. They become friends for life, and their devotion and love for one another is a touching hallmark of the entire series.
Like Dr. Watson, Bunny chronicles Raffles' escapades and assists in the crimes. They live in relative luxury off the proceeds, and enjoy the thrill of the chase and ingenuity of their thefts. They have a certain morality where this is concerned: they do not rob from the hosts of the houses to which they are invited.
They steal an ancient gold cup from the British Museum for the thrill but, as there is no chance of displaying or fencing such a known piece, Raffles wraps it carefully and sends it through the Royal Mail to Victoria, 'the greatest monarch on earth', for her Diamond Jubilee.
Nicely written in elegant Victorian English, with a surprisingly modern feel and sensibility, along with the older and more quait senses of honor and courtesy. Raffles and Bunny are one the sweetest couples and partnerships in literature.
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Raffles The Amateur Cracksman E W Hornung Lily Mathew 9781542344609 Books Reviews
To enjoy reading a Raffles book you have to overcome one very large obstacle. Simply put, Raffles and Bunny have no right to steal, either legally or morally. They're both young, healthy, educated, and cultured. Their money troubles come from their pride, arrogance actually, which views gainful employment as beneath their dignity. If you can make that leap of tolerance then you'll probably enjoy these short stories. Hornung may not have the genius for quick characterizations that his brother in law Arthur Conan Doyle had, but still he writes well with a clear yet economical style that many other Victorian/Edwardian authors lack. Recommended reading.
E.W. Hornung was Arthur Conan Doyle's brother-in-law, and wrote his stories of Raffles, Gentleman Thief, as a counter to the more famous Sherlock Holmes.
A.J. Raffles is a gentleman educated at Cambridge, living at The Albany (elegant bachelor quarters in the West End), is a wine connoisseur, and is one of the most talented cricketers in England (and, as such, is invited to the 'best' homes). He is also lithe, handsome and, using those attributes, is an extraordinary cat-burglar. He takes Bunny Manders, who fagged for him at school, under his wing when Bunny was in trouble and asks Raffles for help. They become friends for life, and their devotion and love for one another is a touching hallmark of the entire series.
Like Dr. Watson, Bunny chronicles Raffles' escapades and assists in the crimes. They live in relative luxury off the proceeds, and enjoy the thrill of the chase and ingenuity of their thefts. They have a certain morality where this is concerned they do not rob from the hosts of the houses to which they are invited.
They steal an ancient gold cup from the British Museum for the thrill but, as there is no chance of displaying or fencing such a known piece, Raffles wraps it carefully and sends it through the Royal Mail to Victoria, 'the greatest monarch on earth', for her Diamond Jubilee.
Nicely written in elegant Victorian English, with a surprisingly modern feel and sensibility, along with the older and more quait senses of honor and courtesy. Raffles and Bunny are one the sweetest couples and partnerships in literature.
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