R. Holmes & Co. Being the Remarkable Adventures of Raffles Holmes, Esq., Detective and Amateur Cracksman by Birth

** "R. Holmes & Co." by John Kendrick Bangs is a funny collection of detective stories from the late 1800s about Raffles Holmes, who is the son of the famous Sherlock Holmes. He solves crimes using his smarts and some questionable methods, often with a narrator who is both confused and interested in how he does things. The story starts with the narrator dealing with a really hot day in New York when Raffles Holmes breaks into his apartment. Holmes tells him who he is and what he wants, setting the stage for stories filled with clever plans and funny conversations. Raffles uses his skills to make bad situations good while still living up to his dad's famous name, which shows how he comes from both crime and detective work. **