In the enigmatic world of Victorian England, a cunning thief known as A.J. Raffles emerges from the shadows. With his impeccable style and audacious heists, Raffles captivates both the public and the authorities. As Inspector Mackenzie relentlessly pursues him, Raffles's daring escapades become increasingly perilous. But behind the facade of a charming rogue lies a complex and enigmatic figure, torn between his criminal desires and a longing for redemption. In this gripping tale of suspense and intrigue, E.W. Hornung weaves a captivating narrative that explores the duality of human nature and the allure of the forbidden.

In the heart of London's bustling metropolis, a sinister shadow lurks, threatening to consume all in its path. Enter Raffles, the enigmatic gentleman thief, whose daring exploits have captivated the city. But as he embarks on his most audacious heist yet, a rival emerges-a cunning adversary who will stop at nothing to outwit him. As the stakes rise and the lines between right and wrong blur, Raffles finds himself entangled in a dangerous game of cat and mouse. With the weight of the law bearing down on him and the shadow of a man haunting his every move, Raffles must confront his own demons and unravel the secrets that lie at the heart of this thrilling tale of suspense and intrigue.

In 1915 Oscar Hornung, son of the famous author E W Hornung, was killed at Ypres after less than a year as a soldier in Flanders. He was only 20. Two years later E W Hornung volunteered to help run one of the YMCA canteens close behind the front line. This book is Hornung's own account of the time he spent in Northern France: first helping in a canteen, then running a library for the enlisted men. He wanted to be near the place where his son died, to meet the young soldiers who were fighting the war, and to make their lives a little better. More than anything, Hornung wanted to believe there was a greater purpose to he war: in his descriptions soldiers are always heroes, the struggles just, and leaders wise and kind. But whatever his motivations and blind-spots, Hornung brought all his skills as a highly experienced novelist to the task of telling his story. We feel we are there with him while he talks to the soldiers, travels to the front line to serve cocoa and biscuits under fire, and finally sets up a lending library only a couple of miles from No Man's Land. Even Sir Arthur Conan Doyle grudgingly admitted that this book contains some of the best descriptions of life on the Western Front.

A London schoolboy playing hooky is drawn in to the clutches of a creature evil beyond imagining.

The adventures of two young men, which may or may not have to do with the supernatural. - Summary by Nicholas Clifford