Items related to Raffles: The Amateur Cracksman (Dover Mystery Classics)
Synopsis
Dashing man-about-town by day and thief by night, A. J. Raffles offered Victorian readers a new kind of hero, a morally ambiguous character who anticipated the hardboiled detectives of 20th-century crime fiction. Raffles' position as a professional cricket player and prominent member of society provides the perfect cover for his burglaries. These sparklingly witty stories, narrated by Raffles' admiring accomplice, inspired numerous stage and screen adaptations.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author
In his youth, E. W. Hornung (1866–1921) was sent from his home in England to Australia to improve his health. He returned home to find his family destitute and resolved to restore their fortunes by writing popular books, a goal he quickly achieved with a series of tales about life in the outback. Inspired by the success of the Sherlock Holmes stories — written by his brother-in-law, Arthur Conan Doyle — Hornung created the celebrated Raffles adventures.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherDover Publications Inc.
- Publication date2018
- ISBN 10 0486823512
- ISBN 13 9780486823515
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages288
Other Popular Editions of the Same Title
Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace
Seller Image
Raffles (Paperback)
Published by
Dover Publications Inc., New York, 2018
ISBN 10: 0486823512
ISBN 13: 9780486823515
New
Paperback
Seller: Grand Eagle Retail, Wilmington, DE, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Dashing man-about-town by day and thief by night, A. J. Raffles offered Victorian readers a new kind of hero, a morally ambiguous character who anticipated the hardboiled detectives of 20th-century crime fiction. Raffles' position as a professional cricket player and prominent member of society provides the perfect cover for his burglaries. These sparklingly witty stories, narrated by Raffles' admiring accomplice, inspired numerous stage and screen adaptations. AUTHOR: In his youth, E. W. Hornung (18661921) was sent from his home in England to Australia to improve his health. He returned home to find his family destitute and resolved to restore their fortunes by writing popular books, a goal he quickly achieved with a series of tales about life in the outback. Inspired by the success of the Sherlock Holmes stories - written by his brother-in-law, Arthur Conan Doyle - Hornung created the celebrated Raffles adventures. Man-about-town by day and thief by night, Raffles' position as a professional cricket player provides the perfect cover for his burglaries. These sparklingly witty stories are narrated by his admiring accomplice. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780486823515
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Raffles: The Amateur Cracksman (Dover Mystery Classics)
Seller: Fleur Fine Books, Port Neches, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
HARDCOVER. Condition: New. Wordsworth Editions Ltd. New. Dover Publications 2018 Paperback. Book Condition: New . 2018. HARDCOVER. Seller Inventory # 9780486823515
Quantity: 2 available
Stock Image
Raffles
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # GB-9780486823515
Quantity: 3 available
Stock Image
Raffles: The Amateur Cracksman (Dover Mystery Classics)
Seller: Monster Bookshop, Fleckney, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
paperback. Condition: New. BRAND NEW ** SUPER FAST SHIPPING FROM UK WAREHOUSE ** 30 DAY MONEY BACK GUARANTEE. Seller Inventory # 9780486823515-GDR
Quantity: 3 available
Stock Image
Raffles: The Amateur Cracksman
Published by
Dover Publications Inc., 2018
ISBN 10: 0486823512
ISBN 13: 9780486823515
New
Paperback / softback
Seller: THE SAINT BOOKSTORE, Southport, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback / softback. Condition: New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days. Seller Inventory # B9780486823515
Quantity: 4 available
Seller Image
Raffles : The Amateur Cracksman
Published by
Dover Publications Inc. Mai 2018, 2018
ISBN 10: 0486823512
ISBN 13: 9780486823515
New
Taschenbuch
Seller: AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Germany
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - Man-about-town by day and thief by night, Raffles' position as a professional cricket player provides the perfect cover for his burglaries. These sparklingly witty stories are narrated by his admiring accomplice. Seller Inventory # 9780486823515
Quantity: 2 available
Stock Image
Raffles: The Amateur Cracksman
Seller: Revaluation Books, Exeter, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Brand New. reprint edition. 124 pages. 8.50x5.50x0.50 inches. In Stock. Seller Inventory # __0486823512
Quantity: 2 available
Stock Image
Raffles: The Amateur Cracksman (Dover Mystery Classics)
Seller: Ria Christie Collections, Uxbridge, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: New. In. Seller Inventory # ria9780486823515_new
Quantity: 3 available
Stock Image
Raffles: The Amateur Cracksman
Seller: Kennys Bookshop and Art Galleries Ltd., Galway, GY, Ireland
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: New. 2018. Reprint. Paperback. . . . . . Seller Inventory # V9780486823515
Quantity: 3 available
Stock Image
Raffles: The Amateur Cracksman
Seller: Kennys Bookstore, Olney, MD, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: New. 2018. Reprint. Paperback. . . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. Seller Inventory # V9780486823515
Quantity: 3 available