If you enjoyed the Raffles stories in the first two collections, you will most certainly enjoy these, too. Consequently, while Raffles and Bunny have a number of enjoyable adventures, their exploits are not easy ones and frequently go awry in some way of the other. although he cautioned against glorifying the criminal. Holmes’ creator, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, appreciated the Raffles stories. The Reader can almost breathe the air of the city and countryside. Not unlike the Sherlock Holmes stories, the Raffles tales give a strong sense of both society and location. except that we are allowed to browse as much as we like! So, in a way, it is a bit like having that storage box of Watson’s contained at the bank. This is an accounting of tales that hadn’t been previously told due to the sensitivity of people involved. Raffles, the amateur cracksman, is “back” in this collection of short stories following his death at the end of the second collection. except that we are allowed to browse as much as we like! Not unlike the Sherlock Holmes stories, the Raffles tales give a strong sense of both society and location. With these accommodations, this edition of A Thief in the Night crafts an accessible and pleasant reading experience for modern audiences while restoring the original adventure and suspense of E.W Hornung's literature.more This edition of A Thief in the Night by E.W Hornung now features a new, eye-catching cover design and is printed in a font that is both modern and readable. With stories scattered across the timeline of Raffles' and Bunny's relationship, this collection of short fiction allows readers to fill in gaps and become better acquainted with the beloved main characters of E.W Hornung's popular crime series. With the humorous and reflective narration of Bunny, A Thief in the Night by E.W Hornung is an exciting and fun collection of the adventures of the two famous thieves. In A Trap to Catch a Cracksman, Bunny remembers his partner's faults just as he recalls the qualities he loves, as he recounts a time when Raffles' pride got the better of him, landing him in a well-placed trap. Though Raffles and Bunny have proven time and time again that they are an inseparable duo, Bunny is eager for the chance to prove that he can work alone in A Bad Night. Following this bittersweet tale, The Rest Cure is a calm narrative that follows Bunny and Raffles as they lay low to avoid a confrontation with Inspector Mackenzie. In attempts to cheer him up, Bunny suggests that the pair rob the estate of a rich politician. In Out of Paradise, Bunny is heartbroken over his ended engagement, which he called off after his fall from social grace to save his fiancé from the shame. Following this bitters Comprised of ten thrilling tales, Bunny recounts stories from various times in he and Raffles' lives. Comprised of ten thrilling tales, Bunny recounts stories from various times in he and Raffles' lives.
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