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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.

When a disheartened and broke Mr. Cole boards a ship, the Lady Jermyn, in Australia for a return to England, he little knows what is in store for him. Love, disaster and loss enfold him on the journey home. Once there he is followed, threatened and befriended. A strange series of events make him doubt his sanity before he discovers the secret of the Lady Jermyn and what really happened.

Dive into the thrilling adventures of two young men, as they journey through experiences that teeter on the edge of the supernatural. Summary by Nicholas Clifford.

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.

Dive into the rural Australian outback, where a newlywed couple is about to find out that their improbable love story is about to be tested in ways they never imagined. Their quest for a peaceful life together is threatened by unseen forces determined to tear them apart. Will their love endure the trials ahead, or will these shadows of men prevail? Join this gripping journey of love and survival, masterfully narrated by Kristingj.

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 ...

This collection of the finest short story mystery fiction by the most acclaimed writers, past and present features Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Thomas Burke, Harry Kemelman, and everyone in between. Edited by multi-award-winning mystery connoisseur Otto Penzler, it offers a delightful mixture of mystery and suspense.

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 ...

Dead Men Tell No Tales by E.W. Hornung is a gripping tale of high-seas adventure, treachery, and mystery. The novel follows a young man, Duncan, who finds himself entangled in a perilous voyage aboard a doomed ship. When disaster strikes and the vessel is wrecked, Duncan becomes the sole survivor, only to discover that escaping the sea is just the beginning of his troubles. A sinister conspiracy, hidden enemies, and a dangerous quest for truth unfold as he struggles to clear his name and uncover the dark secrets that threaten his life.

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.

Step into the world of A.J. Raffles, the cunning gentleman thief, in Thief in the Night. Set in Victorian England, this collection of stories follows the charming and elusive burglar as he outsmarts high society and law enforcement alike. With wit, deception, and a touch of humor, Raffles proves that crime can sometimes be an art. Will his luck hold, or will he finally meet his match? A must-listen for fans of mystery and classic crime fiction.

A truant London schoolboy finds himself ensnared by an unimaginably malevolent entity in this gripping narrative. (Summary by Judi Mason)

Discover the thrilling adventures of A. J. Raffles, a gentleman, cricketer, and thief. In the Amateur Cracksman, the first collection of stories about this enigmatic character, we see him save his old school friend, Bunny Manders, from suicide, only to introduce him to a life of burglary. Despite being frequently appalled by Raffless lifestyle, Bunny remains loyal, living by his promise, When you want me, Im your man!. Experience excitement, danger, and moral dilemmas through the eyes of these unusual protagonists. (Summary by Kristin Hughes)

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.

The Gift of the Emperor features Hornung’s most famous character, gentleman thief A. J. Raffles. When his friend and struggling journalist Bunny Manders tells Raffles of his recent article detailing a priceless pearl gifted to Queen Victoria by a European emperor, Raffles quickly sees an opportunity to get his hands on it and invites Bunny to accompany him on a sea voyage to Italy.

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Nothing is so easy as falling in love on a long sea voyage, except falling out of love. Especially was this the case in the days when the wooden clippers did finally land you in Sydney or in Melbourne under the four full months. Passengers and crew all saw far too much of each other, unless, indeed, they were to see still more. Their superficial attractions were mutually exhausted, they lost heart and patience in the disappointing strata which lie between the surface and the bed-rock of most natures.

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)

"I'd tasted blood, and it was all over with me. Why should I work when I could steal? Why settle down to some humdrum uncongenial billet, when excitement, romance, danger and a decent living were all going begging together?"- A. J. Raffles, The Ides of March.The Amateur Cracksman is the first collection of stories about A. J. Raffles, gentleman, cricketer, and thief. After stopping his old school friend, Bunny Manders, from a desperate attempt at suicide, Raffles introduces the unsuspecting Bunny to a new way of earning a living, burglary. Though frequently horrified by Raffles's actions, the ...