| Author |
Hornung, E. W. (Ernest William), 1866-1921 |
| Illustrator |
Cuneo, Cyrus, 1879-1916 |
| Title |
A Thief in the Night: Further adventures of A. J. Raffles, Cricketer and Cracksman
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 79.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Thief_in_the_Night_(short_story_collection)
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| Credits |
Produced by Sankar Viswanathan, Suzanne Shell, and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"A Thief in the Night: Further Adventures of A. J. Raffles" by E. W. Hornung is a novel written in the early 20th century. This intriguing tale follows A. J. Raffles, a charming cricketer with a double life as a skilled cracksman, along with his friend Bunny, as they engage in audacious heists. The narrative blends elements of crime, adventure, and themes of friendship, showcasing Raffles' cunning and criminal escapades. The opening of the novel introduces the reader to the complexities of the protagonist's nature and his relationship with Bunny, who is both enthralled and troubled by Raffles' villainy. As Bunny recounts their shared history, he reflects on personal struggles, particularly concerning his engagement with a woman named Helen and the influence Raffles has on his life choices. On one fateful evening, the two find themselves planning a burglary at a newly occupied house, which unfolds amidst Bunny's conflicting emotions regarding his loved one. As the plot unfolds with tension and excitement, the stage is set for both raucous adventure and deep emotional turmoil, all the while hinting at the intricacies of Raffles' dual identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Raffles (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Criminals -- England -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
33173 |
| Release Date |
Jul 15, 2010 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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