The Black Mask

by E. W. Hornung

Raffles (2)

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First published in 1901, The Black Mask is the second collection of stories detailing the exploits and intrigues of gentleman thief A. J. Raffles in late Victorian London. Raffles was E. W. Hornung's most famous character.

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Canonical title
The Black Mask
Original title
The Black Mask
Alternate titles
Raffles: Further Adventures of the Amateur Cracksman; The Black Mask: Further Adventures of the Amateur Cracksman
Original publication date
1901
People/Characters
A. J. Raffles; Bunny Manders
Important places
London, England, UK
Important events
Second Boer War
First words
I am still uncertain which surprised me more, the telegram calling my attention to the advertisement, or the advertisement itself.
Last words
(Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)Of what I can but guess; the sentence was not finished, and never could be in this world.

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Genres
Fiction and Literature, Mystery, General Fiction
DDC/MDS
823.8Literature & rhetoricEnglish & Old English literaturesEnglish fiction1837-1899
LCC
PR6015 .O687Language and LiteratureEnglishEnglish Literature1900-1960
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