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Jeremy Clyde stars as the cricket playing A. J. Raffles, with Michael Cochrane as his jeweller sidekick, Bunny. Together they embark upon a series of well-planned crimes against the highest of society.

Some people have basic needs of foods and materials that only theft can provide an answer for, and some others just pursue the taking of what they want, whenever they want and from whoever they want. These are their stories.

Set in rural Australia, E. W. Hornung's mystery "The Shadow of a Man" follows a pair of newlyweds who are determined to make their improbable union work, no matter the odds. But little do they know exactly how high the odds are stacked against them - and the lengths that some will go to sabotage their love. Will the pair be able to overcome the obstacles in their way and live happily ever after?

This fast-paced story from E. W. Hornung has something for every reader: a juicy murder mystery, a tender romance, charming local color, a critique of Victorian social mores, around-the-world adventures, and much more. The plot twists come at a breakneck pace, so don't blink or you might miss a crucial clue!

Raffles had vanished from the face of the town, and even I had no conception of his whereabouts until he cabled to me to meet the 7.31 at Charing Cross next night. That was on the Tuesday before the Varsity match, or a full fortnight after his mysterious disappearance. The telegram was from Carlsbad, of all places for Raffles of all men!

A fascinating collection of intriguing and unusual classic murder stories by some of the masters of mystery and crime writing.

In this, the second collection of Hornungs’ stories to be recorded by Assembled Stories, the darker side of Raffles is laid bare. Inspector Mackenzie begins to suspect that the finest cricketer of his generation may not be wielding a straight bat, a suspicion further confirmed by the appearance of Reginald Crawshay, master criminal, late residence HM Prison, Dartmoor, at Raffles’ rooms at the Albany.

Discover the intriguing life of Ernest William Hornung, an esteemed English author born to a Hungarian father in Middlesbrough. He is best remembered for his writings that were heavily influenced by his two-year sojourn in Australia where he worked as a tutor at Mossgiel station. This experience colorized his literary works, from A Bride from the Bush in 1899, to Old Offenders and a few Old Scores, which was published posthumously. Upon returning to England in 1886, he tied the knot with Constance Doyle, the sister of the legendary author, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, in 1893. Dive into this rich ...

Experience the remarkable storytelling of E. W. Hornung, the celebrated English author behind the A. J. Raffles tales. In one of his final works before World War I, The Thousandth Woman, Hornung breaks convention and portrays women in a refreshingly modern and positive light. The story revolves around a woman who unflinchingly supports the man she loves, even when hes accused of murder. This novel is not just a testament to Hornungs progressive views but also a thrilling exploration of love, loyalty, and intrigue.

Accused of murdering her estranged husband, Rachel Minchin finds herself at the center of a media maelstrom. The public is quick to condemn her, but a shocking Not Guilty verdict leaves them stunned. Suddenly, Rachel needs protection and finds it in an unexpected marriage proposal from a mysterious spectator of her trial, Mr. Steel. Their marriage, devoid of romance, is based on a mutual agreement of silence about their pasts. But when they retreat to Steels isolated estate, Rachel stumbles upon a link between her new husbands past and her own. As her suspicions grow and nosy locals threaten ...

Mr. Justice Raffles follows the infamous gentleman thief, A.J. Raffles, in his final adventure. As he navigates London’s criminal underworld, Raffles attempts to outwit law enforcement while upholding his own code of honor. A thrilling and ironic conclusion to the Raffles series.

Raffles: Further Adventures of the Amateur Cracksman follows the return of A.J. Raffles, the charming gentleman thief, and his loyal sidekick Bunny. As they resume their high-stakes heists, the two must outmaneuver the law, rival criminals, and their own dark pasts in this thrilling sequel filled with deception and intrigue.

E. W. Hornung was an English author and poet best known for writing the A. J. Raffles series of stories about a gentleman thief in late 19th-century London. Some of Hornung's novels, including The Thousandth Woman, are notable for "portraying women in a rather modern, favorable light", according a critic. In The Thousandth Woman, the title character staunchly stands by the man she loves after he is accused of murder. This novel, published shortly before the outbreak of World War I, is one of Hornung’s final works of fiction. ( Lee Smalley)