
audiobook
by E. W. (Ernest William) Hornung
A Thief in the Night - [A Book of Raffles' Adventures] - by - E. W. Hornung - Out of Paradise
The Chest of Silver
BANK ROBBERS IN THE WEST END— DARING AND MYSTERIOUS CRIME
The Rest Cure
WEST-END OUTRAGE
The Criminologists' Club
The Field of Phillipi
A Bad Night
A Trap to Catch a Cracksman
The Spoils of Sacrilege
The story opens with Bunny, the loyal companion of the celebrated gentleman thief, laying bare a tangled past that mixes romance, debt, and a desperate call for help. In a smoky London café he confides in Raffles about a doomed engagement and a mounting financial ruin, exposing the fragile line between respectable society and the lure of crime. Their dialogue crackles with the easy camaraderie and sharp intelligence that has defined their partnership, while also hinting at the moral compromises each is willing to entertain.
From this intimate confession, the narrative promises a series of daring escapades where Raffles’s charm and audacity are put to the test. Listeners can expect witty banter, clever heists, and the ever-present tension of a friendship that thrives on both trust and the thrill of crossing the law. The opening sets the tone for a world where elegance and outlawry intertwine, inviting you to step into the polished yet perilous life of England’s most infamous thief.
Language
en
Duration
~5 hours (336K characters)
Release date
2000-03-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1866–1921
Best remembered as the creator of A. J. Raffles, the charming gentleman thief, he helped turn crime fiction on its head by making the criminal the hero. His stories mix wit, suspense, and a sharp feel for late-Victorian and Edwardian life.
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