Description
Raffles: The Amateur Cracksman is the classic first collection of stories featuring the suave and cunning gentleman thief A. J. Raffles, set in late Victorian England. First published in 1899, this collection introduces readers to Raffles, a debonair cricketer by day and master burglar by night. Across eight thrilling tales, Raffles uses his wit, charm, and love of the game to outsmart the law, steal from the wealthy, and navigate a dangerous world—all with the loyal help of his sidekick, Bunny.
Created by E. W. Hornung under the encouragement of his brother-in-law Arthur Conan Doyle, these stories blend elements of crime fiction with sportsmanship and a code of honour among thieves. Raffles: The Amateur Cracksman remains a defining work in the gentleman thief genre and a must-read for fans of classic British crime fiction.
