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Title: Mr. Justice Raffles

Note: Reading ease score: 80.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.

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Summary: "Mr. Justice Raffles" by E.W. Hornung is a novel likely written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around A.J. Raffles, a charming yet morally ambiguous character known for his cricket prowess, who is embroiled in a world of crime and intrigue. The narrative follows his escapades, particularly focusing on his relationship with Bunny Manders, his close friend and confidant, who often serves as the reluctant accomplice in Raffles' schemes. The opening of the novel introduces Raffles following a mysterious disappearance, which Bunny learns about through a telegram from Carlsbad, where Raffles has been recuperating. Upon their reunion in London, Raffles reveals his pursuit of a stolen emerald necklace, which he believes rightfully belongs to Bunny. The dialogue hints at Raffles' reckless charm and Bunny's moral conflicts, setting the stage for a complex exploration of loyalty, temptation, and justice. The initial chapters expertly establish the characters' dynamics, as well as Raffles' brazen attitude and clever demeanor, inviting readers into a world of suspense and adventure. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Hornung, E. W. (Ernest William), 1866-1921

EBook No.: 9806

Published: Feb 1, 2006

Downloads: 115

Language: English

Subject: Raffles (Fictitious character) -- Fiction

Subject: Criminals -- England -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Mr. Justice Raffles

Note: Reading ease score: 80.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: Etext produced by Juliet Sutherland, Mary Meehan and PG
Distributed Proofreaders
HTML file produced by David Widger

Summary: "Mr. Justice Raffles" by E.W. Hornung is a novel likely written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around A.J. Raffles, a charming yet morally ambiguous character known for his cricket prowess, who is embroiled in a world of crime and intrigue. The narrative follows his escapades, particularly focusing on his relationship with Bunny Manders, his close friend and confidant, who often serves as the reluctant accomplice in Raffles' schemes. The opening of the novel introduces Raffles following a mysterious disappearance, which Bunny learns about through a telegram from Carlsbad, where Raffles has been recuperating. Upon their reunion in London, Raffles reveals his pursuit of a stolen emerald necklace, which he believes rightfully belongs to Bunny. The dialogue hints at Raffles' reckless charm and Bunny's moral conflicts, setting the stage for a complex exploration of loyalty, temptation, and justice. The initial chapters expertly establish the characters' dynamics, as well as Raffles' brazen attitude and clever demeanor, inviting readers into a world of suspense and adventure. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Hornung, E. W. (Ernest William), 1866-1921

EBook No.: 9806

Published: Feb 1, 2006

Downloads: 115

Language: English

Subject: Raffles (Fictitious character) -- Fiction

Subject: Criminals -- England -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.