RAFFLES, A GENTLEMAN-THIEF: 27 Adventure Tales in One Volume
Enriched edition. The Amateur Cracksman, The Black Mask - Raffles: Further Adventures, A Thief in the Night & Mr. Justice RafflesBy E. W. Hornung
Length26h 17m
About this audiobook
E. W. Hornung's 'Raffles, A Gentleman-Thief: 27 Adventure Tales in One Volume' is a collection of captivating and thrilling stories centered around the charming and enigmatic character A.J. Raffles, a sophisticated gentleman who leads a double life as a daring thief. The book is characterized by its clever plotting, sharp dialogue, and vivid descriptions of turn-of-the-century London. The action-packed narratives keep readers on the edge of their seats, as Raffles navigates complex heists and narrow escapes with wit and cunning. Hornung's engaging storytelling style makes the reader feel like an accomplice to Raffles' exploits, blurring the lines between hero and antihero in a morally ambiguous landscape. 'Raffles' is a classic work of literature that blends elements of mystery, adventure, and thriller genres, appealing to readers with a taste for clever twists and unconventional protagonists. This collection showcases Hornung's talent for crafting intricate plots and dynamic characters, establishing him as a master of the crime fiction genre.
In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:
- A comprehensive Introduction outlines these selected works' unifying features, themes, or stylistic evolutions.
- A Historical Context section situates the works in their broader era—social currents, cultural trends, and key events that underpin their creation.
- A concise Synopsis (Selection) offers an accessible overview of the included texts, helping readers navigate plotlines and main ideas without revealing critical twists.
- A unified Analysis examines recurring motifs and stylistic hallmarks across the collection, tying the stories together while spotlighting the different work's strengths.
- Reflection questions inspire deeper contemplation of the author's overarching message, inviting readers to draw connections among different texts and relate them to modern contexts.
- Lastly, our hand‐picked Memorable Quotes distill pivotal lines and turning points, serving as touchstones for the collection's central themes.
Audiobook details
GenreMystery and Thriller
Length26 hrs 17 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMay 5, 2017
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1RAFFLES, A GENTLEMAN-THIEF: 27 Adventure Tales in One Volume
2Introduction
3Historical Context
4Synopsis (Selection)
5The Amateur Cracksman (pt. 1)
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6The Amateur Cracksman (pt. 2)
7The Amateur Cracksman (pt. 3)
8The Black Mask; or, Raffles: Further Adventures of the Amateur Cracksman (pt. 1)
9The Black Mask; or, Raffles: Further Adventures of the Amateur Cracksman (pt. 2)
10The Black Mask; or, Raffles: Further Adventures of the Amateur Cracksman (pt. 3)
11A Thief in the Night: Further Adventures of A. J. Raffles, Cricketer and Cracksman (pt. 1)
12A Thief in the Night: Further Adventures of A. J. Raffles, Cricketer and Cracksman (pt. 2)
13A Thief in the Night: Further Adventures of A. J. Raffles, Cricketer and Cracksman (pt. 3)
14Mr. Justice Raffles
15Chapter II "His Own Familiar Friend"
16Chapter III Council of War
17Chapter IV "Our Mr. Shylock"
18Chapter V Thin Air
19Chapter VI Camilla Belsize
20Chapter VII In Which We Fail to Score
21Chapter VIII The State of the Case
22Chapter IX A Triple Alliance
23Chapter X "My Raffles Right or Wrong"
24Chapter XI A Dash in the Dark
25Chapter XII A Midsummer Night's Dream
26Chapter XIII Knocked Out
27Chapter XIV Corpus Delicti
28Chapter XV Trial by Raffles
29Chapter XVI Watch and Ward
30Chapter XVII A Secret Service
31Chapter XVIII The Death of a Sinner
32Chapter XIX Apologia
33Analysis
34Reflection
35Memorable Quotes
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