Mr. Justice Raffles is a novel by E.W. Hornung, first published in 1909. It is the second novel in the A.J. Raffles series, and follows the adventures of the gentleman thief A.J. Raffles and his companion, Bunny Manders. The novel begins with Raffles and Bunny in Paris, where they are living in luxury after their success in the first novel, The Amateur Cracksman. However, their idyllic life is soon disrupted when they are approached by a mysterious figure who claims to be a former associate of Raffles. This figure, known as the Colonel, has a plan to steal a valuable diamond necklace from a wealthy French family. Raffles and Bunny reluctantly agree to help the Colonel, and the three of them set off on a daring mission. Along the way, they encounter a number of obstacles, including a rival gang of criminals, a suspicious detective, and a dangerous game of cat-and-mouse with the police. In the end, Raffles and Bunny manage to pull off the heist and escape with the necklace. However, their troubles are far from over. The Colonel has double-crossed them, and they must now find a way to get the necklace back and clear their names. With the help of a few old friends, Raffles and Bunny embark on a thrilling adventure that will take them from Paris to London and back again. In the end, they must face their greatest challenge yet: a trial in the court of Mr. Justice Raffles.
By E.w. Hornung · First published 1909 · Genre: Mystery, Crime Fiction, Adventure · 19 chapters