Publisher's Synopsis
Mrs. Raffles: Being The Adventures Of An Amateur Crackswoman is a novel written by John Kendrick Bangs. The book follows the adventures of a woman named Mrs. Raffles, who is an amateur thief and a crackswoman. She is the wife of the famous thief A. J. Raffles, but she decides to pursue her own career in thievery. The novel is set in New York City in the early 20th century and includes various adventures of Mrs. Raffles as she attempts to steal valuable items from wealthy individuals. She is always one step ahead of the law, and her husband is often called upon to help her out of tricky situations. The book is filled with humor and wit, and the character of Mrs. Raffles is both charming and cunning. The novel also explores the gender roles of the time, as Mrs. Raffles challenges the traditional idea of a woman's place in society. Overall, Mrs. Raffles: Being The Adventures Of An Amateur Crackswoman is an entertaining and engaging novel that will keep readers on the edge of their seats.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
