Raffles: Further Adventures of the Amateur Cracksman

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Raffles: Further Adventures of the Amateur Cracksman

by E. W. (Ernest William) Hornung

EN·~5 hours

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A clever, impeccably dressed gentleman finds himself drawn back into the shadowy world he thought he’d left behind when a mysterious advertisement lands on his desk. The invitation promises a respectable position as a male nurse to an elderly gentleman, but the cryptic telegram and a familiar family name hint at a deeper, more perilous scheme. As he navigates the bustling streets of London, the protagonist balances his polished social façade with the thrill of a new, high‑stakes caper.

The story unfolds with the same wry humor and razor‑sharp observation that have made the amateur cracksman a legend. Readers are invited into a world of elegant deception, where every polite encounter may conceal a daring heist and every invitation could be a trap. With wit, charm, and a touch of danger, this adventure invites listeners to follow a master of disguise on the cusp of his next audacious exploit.

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Language

en

Duration

~5 hours (291K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

1996-11-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

E. W. (Ernest William) Hornung

E. W. (Ernest William) Hornung

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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