| Author |
Bangs, John Kendrick, 1862-1922 |
| Title |
R. Holmes & Co.
Being the Remarkable Adventures of Raffles Holmes, Esq., Detective and Amateur Cracksman by Birth
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| Alternate Title |
R. Holmes and Company
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 80.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Contents |
Introducing Mr. Raffles Holmes -- The adventure of the Dorrington ruby seal -- The adventure of Mrs. Burlingame's diamond stomacher -- The adventure of the missing pendants -- The adventure of the brass check -- The adventure of the hired burglar -- The redemption of young Billington Rand -- "The nostalgia of Nervy Jim the Snatcher" -- The adventure of room 407 -- The major-general's pepperpots.
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| Credits |
Produced by Douglas Ethington
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| Summary |
"R. Holmes & Co." by John Kendrick Bangs is a collection of humorous detective stories likely written in the late 19th century. The book introduces Raffles Holmes, the son of the famous detective Sherlock Holmes, and follows his adventures as he employs a mix of intellect and dubious tactics to solve crimes, often in partnership with a narrator who seems both bemused and fascinated by Holmes's unorthodox methods. The opening of the narrative establishes a uniquely comedic tone as the narrator experiences an unbearable heatwave in New York, only to find himself drawn into the escapades of Raffles Holmes, who unexpectedly breaks into his apartment. The encounter quickly escalates as Holmes nonchalantly reveals his intentions while revealing his identity and family lineage. This initial interaction sets the stage for a series of clever plots intermingled with lighthearted banter, ultimately showcasing Raffles’s knack for turning criminal situations to his advantage while still evoking the legacy of his illustrious father. The groundwork is laid for further capers, highlighting Raffles Holmes's dual heritage of crime and detection amid witty commentary on the nature of both. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Private investigators -- England -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Detective and mystery stories
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| Subject |
England -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Criminals -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Doyle, Arthur Conan, 1859-1930 -- Parodies, imitations, etc.
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| Subject |
Hornung, E. W. (Ernest William), 1866-1921 -- Parodies, imitations, etc.
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
20559 |
| Release Date |
Feb 11, 2007 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Mar 7, 2015 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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