{"product_id":"book-iegg","title":"The Adventures of Raffles","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Why should I work when I could steal.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Thus speaks A.J.Raffles; gentleman, finest slow bowler of his generation and shameless thief.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen Bunny, an old school acquaintance, confesses that he will be dishonorably disgraced for writing cheques which his bank will not meet, Raffles persuades him to assist in a burglary. From that moment Bunny is locked into a life of crime and, fortunately for his audience, recounts their adventures in a most thrilling way. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith wit as sharp as his schemes, Raffles sees crime not as necessity, but as art: \u003cem\u003e\"Crime is only a sport to me, Bunny, a game to be played for the game's sake — and I honestly believe I love it more for the danger than for the loot.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis complete collection brings together all the thrilling adventures, from \u003cem\u003eThe Amateur Cracksman\u003c\/em\u003e to Raffles' final, unforgettable chapter. Perfect for fans of Sherlock Holmes who prefer their heroes a little more...rogue.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e E.W. Hornung was Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s brother in law but Raffles is the very antithesis of Sherlock Homes -- yet still a hero -- and one which the Victorians and succeeding generations, perhaps surprisingly, took to their hearts.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Findaway World, LLC","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":49446408061232,"sku":"BDiegg","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/728015-iegg-Square.jpg?v=1746861120","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-iegg","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}