Mrs. Raffles: Being the Adventures of an Amateur Crackswoman

By John Kendrick Bangs

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

A down-on-his-luck crook finds a surprising new partner in the widow of an old friend, diving headfirst into a world of crime with a smile and a plan.

Genres

Crime/Mystery Literature Fiction

Released

2010-01-04

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Summary

"Mrs. Raffles: Being the Adventures of an Amateur Crackswoman" by John Kendrick Bangs is a lighthearted crime novel set in the early 1900s, following Bunny, a former partner in crime, as he gets drawn into the escapades of Henriette, the widow of a famous burglar. Reduced to poverty, Bunny sees a chance for a new beginning in Newport, where he hopes to join forces with Henriette after spotting her personal ad. The story uses humor and wit as Bunny plans to reinvent himself, turning his shady past to his advantage with his charm as his greatest weapon.