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Thief in the Night
by E. W. Hornung
Step into the world of A.J. Raffles, the cunning gentleman thief, in Thief in the Night. Set in Victorian England, this collection of stories follows the charming and elusive burglar as he outsmarts high society and law enforcement alike. With wit, deception, and a touch of humor, Raffles proves that crime can sometimes be an art. Will his luck hold, or will he finally meet his match? A must-listen for fans of mystery and classic crime fiction.
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Step into the world of A.J. Raffles, the cunning gentleman thief, in Thief in the Night. Set in Victorian England, this collection of stories follows the charming and elusive burglar as he outsmarts high society and law enforcement alike. With wit, deception, and a touch of humor, Raffles proves that crime can sometimes be an art. Will his luck hold, or will he finally meet his match? A must-listen for fans of mystery and classic crime fiction.
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