The Amateur Cracksman · Characters
Character guide
Key figures in The Amateur Cracksman by E. W. Hornung.
A. J. Raffles
major
Also known as Raffles, Mr. Raffles, the great Raffles, old Raffles, Players Old Raffles
A gentleman cracksman and amateur cricketer, the central figure of the stories.
Bunny
major
Also known as Good old Bunny, Poor old Bunny
The narrator and loyal accomplice of Raffles, often hesitant but devoted.
Inspector Mackenzie
supporting
Also known as good old Mackenzie, Mackenzie, Mr. Mackenzie
A Scotland Yard inspector who pursues Raffles and Bunny.
Reginald Crawshay
supporting
Also known as Crawshay, good old Crawshay, Mr. Reginald Crawshay, Mr. Crawshay, Old Crawshay, friend Crawshay
A shady acquaintance involved in criminal schemes with Raffles.
Ewbank
minor
Also known as old Ewbank, poor Ewbank
A victim of one of Raffles's schemes, a wealthy man with a past.
Sir Bernard Debenham
minor
Also known as Sir Bernard Debenham, Sir Bernard, young Debenham, old Debenham
A baronet whose house is targeted by Raffles for a burglary.
Reuben Rosenthall
minor
Also known as Rosenthall, old Rosenthall
A wealthy diamond merchant and target of a Raffles heist.
J. M. Craggs
supporting
Also known as the Hon . J. M. Craggs, Craggs, old Craggs, this man Craggs, the Hon . John Montagu Craggs
A disreputable politician and associate of Raffles in a gambling scheme.
Lord Amersteth
minor
Also known as old Amersteth, Lord Amersteth
A nobleman whose country house is burgled by Raffles.
Bennett Addenbrooke
minor
Also known as Addenbrooke, Mr. Bennett Addenbrooke, Mr. Addenbrooke, Bennett Addenbrooke
A wealthy man whose home is robbed by Raffles and Bunny.
Captain von Heumann
supporting
Also known as von, von Heumann, Von Heumann, Herr Captain Wilhelm von Heumann
A German officer and rival of Raffles in a cricket match and a theft.
Jack Rutter
minor
Also known as Poor Jack Rutter, a Jack Rutter, Rutter
A former friend of Raffles who gets into trouble and seeks help.
The Doctor
minor
Also known as the doctor, The doctor
A physician who attends to Raffles after an injury.
Billy Purvis
minor
Also known as That brute Purvis, Billy Purvis, Purvis
A violent criminal who threatens Raffles and Bunny.
Old Baird
minor
Also known as Old Baird, old Baird, Baird, Angus Baird
A miserly old man rumored to have been cheated by Raffles.
Miss Melhuish
minor
Also known as Miss Melhuish
A young woman who becomes involved in a scheme with Raffles.
The Captain
minor
Also known as the captain, The captain
A ship captain involved in transporting stolen goods.
Mac
minor
Also known as Mac
A Scottish acquaintance of Raffles, possibly a police officer.
Miss Werner
minor
Also known as Miss Werner, The charming Miss Werner
A charming young woman who attracts Raffles's attention.
Lady Melrose
minor
Also known as old Lady Melrose, Melrose, Lady Melrose
A society hostess whose party is attended by Raffles.
Viscount Crowley
minor
Also known as Viscount Crowley, Crowley, young Crowley, Lord Crowley
A young nobleman who gambles heavily and crosses paths with Raffles.
Old Johnson
minor
Also known as Old Johnson, old Johnson
An elderly man who appears briefly in a story.
Delilah
minor
Also known as Delilah
A name used in a story within the book, possibly a code name.
