Publisher's Synopsis
The Amateur Cracksman is a collection of short stories written by E. W. Hornung. The book was first published in 1899 and is considered a classic of the crime fiction genre. The stories revolve around the character of A. J. Raffles, a gentleman thief who steals from the rich and gives to himself. Raffles is a master of disguise and deception, and his exploits take him from the streets of London to the high society of the upper class. Along the way, he is pursued by the police and his own conscience, as he struggles to reconcile his criminal activities with his sense of morality. The Amateur Cracksman is a thrilling and entertaining read that offers a unique perspective on the world of crime and justice.""Do you prefer the alternative?"" asked my companion, with a sneer. ""No, hang it, that's unfair!"" he cried apologetically in the same breath. ""I quite understand. It's a beastly ordeal. But it would never do for you to stay outside. I tell you what, you shall have a peg before we start--just one.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
