Oct 25, 2020 · Burglar wants a good job, plenty of Excitement and reasonable Reward, that’s how it is usually read. You can say Expert Treasure-hunter instead of Burglar if you like. Some of …

Jun 20, 2020 · The dwarves trust the competence of a professional burglar selected by Gandalf. The burglar will need to see the configuration of Smaug's cave, especially the side door, …

Mar 9, 2021 · "The butler did it" is a common trope indicating a hackneyed solution to a mystery. I have read several classic mysteries from the 1920s and earlier (Poe, Conan Doyle, Christie, …

Oct 31, 2018 · Read the story at least 30-40 years ago. Book was in English, read in USA, probably a paperback. The story follows the career of a female cat burglar in Europe (?; I think …

May 2, 2020 · Maybe I'm looking too hard for meanings that aren't there, but can someone explain to me what's going on in Charlotte Riddell's Old House in Vauxhall Walk? How was the second …

Jan 11, 2021 · Specifically, the word "alarms" seems like a strange choice from a modern point of view: nowadays, it gives an impression of cacophonous noise (alarm clocks, car alarms, …

Another possible inspiration for the book was William Brodie, a seemingly respectable cabinet maker who led a double life as as burglar. RLS's father owned furniture made by Brodie.

With such a long history, it seems the best conclusion we can draw is that the idea of this poem has been around so long that it's pretty much a folk tradition. It's been handed down from …

80s-90s Female Cat Burglar accepts only Sapphires as payment Read the story at least 30-40 years ago. Book was in English, read in USA, probably a paperback. The story follows the …

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