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by E. W. (Ernest William) Hornung
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.
Language
en
Duration
~5 hours (291K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
1996-11-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1866–1921
Best known for creating the gentleman thief A. J. Raffles, this English writer brought a sly charm to crime fiction and helped shape the modern antihero. His work also ranged widely, from novels and short stories to war writing drawn from personal loss and experience.
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