Raffles - Hardcover

E. W. Hornung, Hornung; E. W. Hornung

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1421847124 ISBN 13: 9781421847122

Publisher: 1st World Library - Literary Society, 2007

Synopsis

I am still uncertain which surprised me more, the telegram calling my attention to the advertisement, or the advertise-ment itself. The telegram is before me as I write. It would appear to have been handed in at Vere Street at eight o'clock in the morning of May 11, 1897, and received before half-past at Holloway B.O. And in that drab region it duly found me, unwashen but at work before the day grew hot and my attic insupportable. "See Mr. Maturin's advertisement Daily Mail might suit you earnestly beg try will speak if necessary-" I transcribe the thing as I see it before me, all in one breath that took away mine; but I leave out the initials at the end, which completed the surprise.

About this title

Book Description:

'Do you think that because a fellow has rooms at this place and belongs to a club or two and plays a little cricket, he must necessarily have a balance in the bank?... I have nothing but my wits to live on.'

Criminal mastermind, man-about-town, master of disguise and a damn fine gentleman cricketer: Arthur J. Raffles is the classic lovable rogue.

About the Author:

Ernest William Hornung (1866-1921) was educated at Uppingham School and married to Conan Doyle's sister, Connie. He spent two years in Australia as a private tutor and worked briefly as a Clerk in London before devoting his time to writing. He wrote several novels but his fame rests upon his creation of Raffles.

Richard Lancelyn Green has edited several collections of Sherlock Holmes stories. He lives in London.

About this edition

• Publisher: 1st World Library - Literary Society
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 1421847124
• ISBN 13: 9781421847122
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 208
• Editor: 1stworld Library