The Amateur Cracksman: Book Guide, Author and Facts
The Amateur Cracksman by E. W. Hornung — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.
First published in 1899, The Amateur Cracksman was the first collection of stories detailing the exploits and intrigues of gentleman thief A. J. Raffles in late Victorian England. Raffles was E. W. Hornung's most famous character. Popular in its day, the book led to three later works: The Black Mask and A Thief in the Night, both collections of short stories, and Mr. Justice Raffles, a complete novel. In public a popular sportsman, in private a cunning burglar with a weakness for valuable jewelery, Arthur Raffles, with the help of his side-kick Bunny Manders, always manages to thwart the investigations of Scotland Yard's Inspector Mackenzie.
Quick facts about The Amateur Cracksman
- Title: The Amateur Cracksman
- Author: E. W. Hornung
- First published: 1899
- Genre: classic literature, criminals, english detective and mystery stories
- OpenLibrary ID: OL250352W
Where to read The Amateur Cracksman
The Amateur Cracksman by E. W. Hornung is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.
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What is The Amateur Cracksman about?
First published in 1899, The Amateur Cracksman was the first collection of stories detailing the exploits and intrigues of gentleman thief A.
Who wrote The Amateur Cracksman?
The Amateur Cracksman was written by E. W. Hornung.
When was The Amateur Cracksman published?
The Amateur Cracksman was first published in 1899.
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