Raffles: The Amateur CracksmanT. Nelson, 1909 - 384 من الصفحات In this collection of thrilling tales, E.W. Hornung casts criminal A.J. Raffles as his ignoble hero. A renowned London socialite, Raffles is secretly ingenious master of thievery and disguise. Assisted by friend Bunny Manders and in constant pursuit by Scotland Yard, this gentleman thief's escapades are as compelling as they are dastardly. |
المحتوى
THE IDES OF MARCH | 3 |
A COSTUME PIECE | 31 |
GENTLEMEN AND PLAYERS | 53 |
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