A Thief in the Night: A Book of Raffles' Adventures by E. W. Hornung

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Author Hornung, E. W. (Ernest William), 1866-1921
Title A Thief in the Night: A Book of Raffles' Adventures
Note Reading ease score: 79.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Summary "A Thief in the Night: A Book of Raffles' Adventures" by E. W. Hornung is a novel written in the late 19th century, capturing a blend of adventure, intrigue, and crime. The story follows the charismatic antihero, A. J. Raffles, a gentleman thief, and his companion Bunny Manders, as they embark on a series of daring escapades that challenge moral boundaries and societal norms. The opening of the book sets the stage for an exploration of Raffles’ character through Bunny's perspective, revealing a tumultuous friendship built on both admiration and moral conflict. The narrative begins with Bunny reminiscing about their past, filled with both camaraderie and tension caused by Raffles’ penchant for crime. During a conversation over dinner, Raffles piques Bunny's curiosity about potential thefts, especially involving a lady's jewels, igniting a mixture of conflict and temptation. The chapter concludes with a climactic moment where Bunny discovers that the girl he once loved is unexpectedly at the very house Raffles intends to rob, setting the tone for the moral dilemmas and complexities of their adventures ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Raffles (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
Subject Criminals -- England -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 2098
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Nov 16, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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