About “A Costume Piece”
"A Costume Piece" is a short story by E. W. Hornung, featuring the gentleman thief A. J. Raffles and his companion and biographer, Bunny Manders. It was first published in July 1898 by Cassell's Magazine. The story was later included in the collection The Amateur Cracksman, published by Methuen & Co. Ltd in London and Charles Scribner's Sons in New York in 1899. The story is part of a series that centers on Raffles, a skilled and charismatic thief who operates with a code of honor. The narrative focuses on a specific heist, showcasing Raffles' cleverness and the dynamic between him and Bunny Manders, who often serves as both an observer and a participant in his adventures. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)