Hornung's most famous series features A. J. Raffles and his reluctant partner Bunny Manders. Their adventures are chronicled in several short story collections and novels. Perhaps you're thinking of one of these titles:
- The Invisible Necklace (1903): The first collection featuring Raffles and Bunny, it introduces their dynamic and establishes Raffles' reputation as a cunning thief who steals from the wealthy.
- The Cannibal Diamond (1903): Another collection featuring Raffles and Bunny, this one includes the story "The House on the Roof," where Raffles cleverly steals a valuable gem from a seemingly impenetrable location.
- A Thief in the Night (1905): This collection features adventures from Raffles and Bunny's earlier days, filling in gaps from their past exploits.
- The Ides of March (1908): A novel-length story featuring Raffles and Bunny on a daring adventure in Egypt.
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