The Amateur Cracksman
by E. W. Hornung
“The world's first gentleman thief proves that crime is far more fun when you have impeccable manners.”
Step into the shadows of Victorian London with A. J. Raffles, a legendary cricketer who moonlights as the city's most elusive burglar. Alongside his accomplice Bunny Manders, he risks everything for the thrill of the heist in these classic tales of high-stakes crime and social intrigue.
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