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Ernest William Hornung (1866 - 1921) was an English author and poet known for writing the A. J. Raffles series of stories about a gentleman thief in late 19th-century London. Hornung was educated at Uppingham School; as a result of poor health he left the school in December 1883... Read Full Overview

Raffles had vanished from the face of the town, and even I had no conception of his whereabouts until he cabled to me to meet the 7.31 at Charing Cross next night. That was on the Tuesday before the 'Varsity match, or a full fortnight after his mysterious disappearance. The telegram... Read Full Overview

After years of participating in both the London high society and in a disgraced lower class, A.J Raffles has grown tired of the social scene in London. Though he lives by his own moral code, Raffles does not feel he has ever slighted anyone innocent. However, he cannot say... Read Full Overview

Mr. Justice Raffles by E.W. Hornung. It featured his well-loved popular character A. J. Raffles a well-known cricketer and gentleman thief.Any profits made from the sale of this book will go towards supporting the Freeriver Community project, a project that aims to support community... Read Full Overview

This classic mystery novel, first published in 1909, tells the story of A.J. Raffles, a gentleman thief who uses his wit and charm to pull off daring heists in Victorian London. Written by Ernest William Hornung, the brother-in-law of Arthur Conan Doyle, the novel has become... Read Full Overview

The book Mr. Justice Raffles was written by E.W. Hornung in 1909. He played the well-known cricketer and gentleman thief A. J. Raffles in it. It was the final installment in his four Raffles novels, which had originally started in 1899 with The Amateur Cracksman. In the UK, Smith,... Read Full Overview

Discover the thrilling world of "Mr. Justice Raffles," a classic tale of crime and mystery by E. W. Hornung. Set in England, this captivating story delves into the life of a complex criminal figure, exploring themes of justice and deception with a unique blend of suspense... Read Full Overview

Discover the thrilling world of "Mr. Justice Raffles," a classic tale of crime and mystery by E. W. Hornung. Set in England, this captivating story delves into the life of a complex criminal figure, exploring themes of justice and deception with a unique blend of suspense... Read Full Overview

Raffles had vanished from the face of the town, and even I had no conception of his whereabouts until he cabled to me to meet the 7.31 at Charing Cross next night. That was on the Tuesday before the 'Varsity match, or a full fortnight after his mysterious disappearance. The telegram... Read Full Overview

Reproduction of the original: Mr. Justice Raffles by E.W. Hornung

Reproduction of the original: Mr. Justice Raffles by E.W. Hornung

This engaging rascal is found helping a young cricket player out of the toils of a money shark. Novel in plot, thrilling and amusing.We are happy to announce this classic book. Many of the books in our collection have not been published for decades and are therefore not broadly... Read Full Overview

Mr. Justice Raffles is a 1909 novel written by E.W. Hornung. It featured his popular character A. J. Raffles a well-known cricketer and gentleman thief. It was the fourth and last in his four Raffles books which had begun with The Amateur Cracksman in 1899.

After years of participating in both the London high society and in a disgraced lower class, A.J Raffles has grown tired of the social scene in London. Though he lives by his own moral code, Raffles does not feel he has ever slighted anyone innocent. However, he cannot say... Read Full Overview

Mr Justice Raffles ends the Raffles series by E W Hornung with one long story in which Raffles matches wits with a moneylender as clever and resourceful as himself.

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This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

Raffles had vanished from the face of the town, and even I had no conception of his whereabouts until he cabled to me to meet the 7.31 at Charing Cross next night. That was on the Tuesday before the 'Varsity match, or a full fortnight after his mysterious disappearance. The telegram... Read Full Overview

A. J. Raffles is a British gentleman thief of some renown who, in this, the hero's final adventure, ironically demonstrates a sense of morality by teaching a London East End loan shark a lesson. The book was later made into a movie, as well as a British television series.

Mr. Justice Raffles was a 1909 novel written by E.W. Hornung. It featured his popular character A. J. Raffles a well-known cricketer and gentleman thief. It was the fourth and last in his four Raffles books which had begun with The Amateur Cracksman in 1899. Unlike the three... Read Full Overview