Hornung was Arthur Conan Doyle's brother-in-law, and felt that Raffles was to be a form of flattery to Doyle's Sherlock Holmes. There are two other books of earlier adventures that were published later. The stories take place later in their careers. This is the second collection of short stories recounting some of their adventure. Instead he presents it to Queen Victoria in tribute to her Diamond Jubilee. Managing to steal it from out of heavy security, it finds it so beautiful that he can't melt it down to sell. In "A Jubilee Present", Raffles becomes enamored with a priceless gold cup in the British Museum. Recording their many adventures while also being the partner in crime. Harry "Bunny" Manders, an old schoolmate, plays Watson to Raffles. Being of good manners, he never steals from his hosts, but if there is something amiss he will make it all right. Invited for his classy manners and top cricket playing at many a manor and country estate, he is a bit of a Robin Hood-esque figure crossed with Sherlock Holmes. Raffles, a gentleman thief, travels among the elite of the London social register.
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