R. Holmes Co: Being the Remarkable Adventures of Raffles Holmes, Esq., Detective and Amateur Cracksman by Birth (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

John Kendrick Bangs

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0265537584 ISBN 13: 9780265537589

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2017

Synopsis

Witty crime caper with a legendary amateur cracksman at the helm, solving a modern-day theft with old-world charm.

In this brisk tale, a pair of ornate pepper-pots become the thread that ties a web of clever clues, family history, and social intrigue. Set against late‑19th or early‑20th‑century urban life, the story follows a brilliant, roguish detective as he tracks a mysterious cipher and a long‑hidden link to a grandfather’s past. With sharp dialogue, sly humor, and a knack for turning danger into misdirection, it reads like a stylish blend of mystery and high‑spirited adventure.

What you’ll experience

• Quirky objects with a secret message and a cipher that unlocks the plot
• A witty interplay between a resourceful narrator and his equally clever partner
• A series of daylight and midnight thefts that test their nerve and craft
• A sly, old‑world charm that blends crime, family history, and moral impulse

Ideal for readers who enjoy clever heists, back‑room logic, and playful crime fiction featuring a larger‑than‑life detective duo.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0265537584
• ISBN 13: 9780265537589
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 259