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The Amateur Cracksman

The Amateur Cracksman

Hornung, E. W.

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ISBN10: 1169264913
ISBN13: 9781169264915
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 150
Weight: 1.06
Height: 0.38 Width: 7.00 Depth: 10.00
Language: English
The Amateur Cracksman is a classic novel written by E.W. Hornung. The novel features the adventures of a gentleman thief named A.J. Raffles, who is known for his wit, charm, and daring heists. The story is set in Victorian England where Raffles and his accomplice, Bunny Manders, plan and execute a series of daring burglaries. The novel is divided into a series of short stories, each featuring a different heist, and the challenges Raffles faces in carrying out his plans. The stories are filled with suspense, intrigue, and unexpected twists and turns. Throughout the book, Raffles is portrayed as a complex character, who is both a criminal and a gentleman. He is admired by many for his daring exploits, but also feared by others for his criminal activities. The novel explores the moral ambiguity of Raffles' actions, and the consequences of his choices.The Amateur Cracksman is a thrilling read, filled with adventure, mystery, and suspense. It is a classic novel that has stood the test of time and is still enjoyed by readers today.Do you prefer the alternative? asked my companion, with a sneer. No, hang it, that's unfair! he cried apologetically in the same breath. I quite understand. It's a beastly ordeal. But it would never do for you to stay outside. I tell you what, you shall have a peg before we start--just one.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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