Its time ew hornungs great crime creation emerged from the. Raffles series of stories about a gentleman thief in late 19thcentury london. While the tale of a disgraced clergyman peccavi was published in 1900, hornung was busy developing his dashing and handsome cricketplaying character a. This is a pre1923 historical reproduction that was curated for quality. Sophisticated mayhem from a master of crime fiction since his friend and partner in crime, a. Written by e w hornung, audiobook narrated by jeremy clyde, michael cochrane.
Hornung introduced the world to a duo as gifted at burglary as sherlock holmes and watson are at detection. Ernest william wm and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Hornung and eugene presbrey, which opened on 27 october 1903 in new york. Hes also quite typical of the sillyassery school of the time. Hornung, who, between 1898 and 1909, wrote a series of 26 short stories, two plays, and a novel about him and his. Hornung, brotherinlaw to sir arthur conan doyle, the creator of sherlock holmes. Raffles series of stories about a gentleman thief in late 19th century l. The play premiered in london on 12 may 1906, starring gerald du maurier as raffles.
Hornung was not as wellknown as his brotherinlaw, sir arthur conan doyle, yet in many ways, hornung was a better writer and raffles a cleverer star then even sherlock himself. The series of raffles short stories were collected for sale in book form in 1899, and two further books of raffles. Hornung upends the traditions of detective fiction, casting criminal a. Raffles are brought to life in this audiobook of e. The gentleman thief by richard bleiler go back to articles main page throughout the late nineteenth century and the first decade of the twentieth century detective and mystery fiction were dominated by one character as never before or since. Sardonic and witty burglar at night, the cautionary tales of raffles adventures were a hit with the amateur cracksman published in 1899 and dedicated to arthur conan doyle. Raffles at their first meeting, arthur conan doyle and his new brotherinlaw, e. Read raffles further adventures of the amateur cracksman by e. Raffles, the gentleman thief series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Raffles in this book, and while its not bad reading, its not up to the short stories he wrote. Still and all, a follower of the series would find it interesting in some ways, and a precursor of the barry perowne era later on. Ernest william hornung known as willie, was an english author, most famous for writing the raffles series of novels about a gentleman.
The collected raffles stories oxford popular fictio. Aside from his raffles stories, hornung was a prodigious writer of fiction, publishing numerous books from 1890, with a bride from the bush to his 1914 novel the crime doctor. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Hornung was arthur conan doyles brotherinlaw, and although he is not nearly as well known as that luminary, he was quite popular in late victorian and edwardian times. Justice raffles 1909 and wrote many other adventure stories published in magazines and in book form. The amateur cracksman by e w hornung online at alibris. He married arthur conan doyles sister constance, traveled widely, and played cricket. A book of raffles adventures paperback e w hornung. Hornung was an english author and poet, known for writing the a. Raffles is his most successful book, a collection of tales of a gentleman thief.
Raffles the amateur cracksman was the original short story collection by e. Published by everyman j order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. Hornung the amateur cracksman the gift of the emperor the gift of the emperor page 2 and here was the prizethis pearl as large as a filbertwith a pale pink tinge like a ladys fingernailthis spoil of a filibustering agethis gift from a. Sherlock holmes, perhaps the most successful fictional character in the history of literature, very quickly. Hornungs next book was published in 1909 and was the final raffles story, the fulllength novel mr.
By day, aj raffles is a debonair manabouttown and one of englands finest cricketers. This book is available for free download in a number of formats including epub, pdf, azw, mobi and more. Hornung nickname willie, was a poet and english author, most famous for writing the a. This halcyon classics ebook collection contains the complete raffles series by e. He lived the majority of his life in england and france, but the two years he spent in australia came to be an experience that. Ernest william hornung 7 june 1866 22 march 1921, known professionally as e. Ernest william hornung was an english poet and writer. As a child he was quite sicklyhe developed severe asthma and due to shortsightedness needed to wear glasses.
E w hornungs a j raffles books in order fantastic fiction. Find the collected raffles stories oxford popular fictio. Hornung was the brotherinlaw of arthur conan doyle the creator of sherlock holmes. The author was a contemporary of conan doyle, and in many ways, raffles is an antisherlock.
Hornung, retired from a heavy lunch to sit in conan doyles lounge and read the sunday newspapers. More information about this seller contact this seller 29. Raffles is, in many ways, a deliberate inversion of sherlock holmes. Hornung nine points of the law best known authors and titles are available on the free online library. Those original eight stories comprised the original short story collection by e. Two further short story collections and a novel followed, as did a play, raffles, the amateur cracksman, first shown at the princess theatre, new. If you walk down londons piccadilly, you come across an elegant. You can also read the full text online using our ereader. Hornung and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. In addition to his novels and short stories hornung wrote some war verse, and a play based on the raffles stories was produced successfully. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. Hornung wrote novels and short stories that explored scientific and medical developments, commenting on important themes of guilt, class and the unequal role of women in society. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. For raffles operates on the wrong side of the law, yet remains a magnetic and sympathetic personality.
We deliver the joy of reading in 100% recycled packaging with free standard shipping on u. Atlantic books new crime classics series begins with bunny manders on the. Hornung, including the amateur cracksman, and rivals of sherlock holmes 2, and more on. The amateur cracksman is a masterwork of crime fiction and irrefutable proof that there truly is honor among thieves. Includes an active table of contents for easy navigation. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Discover book depositorys huge selection of e w hornung books online.
Explore books by e w hornung with our selection at. Hornung 18661921, author of dead men tell no tales 1897 and creator of raffles the amateur cracksman 1899. The was published as a part of the florin books so named because the were priced at two shillings each. Hornung 18661921 created raffles the gentleman burglar, hero of the amateur cracksman 1899 and mr. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Hornung ventured into the novel form with his gentleman thief a. Your order is now being processed and we have sent a confirmation email to you at. Raffles is a fictional character created in the 1890s by e.
Hornung has created raffles as an inverted representation of sherlock holmes. Apr 30, 2008 discover book depositorys huge selection of e w hornung books online. Raffles, who is a cricketer and gentleman thief in late victoria london. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the complete raffles collection by e. Full of sophisticated banter, hairraising close calls, and nefarious schemes, raffles. Hornung unexpurgated edition halcyon classics kindle edition by e.
Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Raffles is a british fictional character a cricketer and gentleman thief created by e. Hornung raffles series is an anthology of 26 short stories and 1 full length novel written by e. Raffles is one of those characters who has gone down in literary history. Hornung includes books the amateur cracksman, the black mask, a thief in the night, and several more. Andre brule starred as raffles in a 1907 production in paris. The character of raffles has been adapted into raffles television series. Further adventures of the amateur cracksman, a thief in the night, and mr. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Kyrle bellew portrayed raffles in the premiere of raffles, the amateur cracksman, a play by e. The title character is dashing and debonair, not to mention a firstclass cricket player. Its time for aj raffles to emerge from the shadow of sherlock. Raffles, a gentleman thief in late victorian great britain. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial.
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