Written in 1919, this is the first and only Boston Blackie book written by Jack Boyle. A gentleman thief (where have we heard that one before Arsene Luprin (http://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10811).)

Since the original book there have been many films, a radio series, a TV series, comic books, and even references in Jimmy Buffet songs.

A quick read, not unlike a lot of Dr Don's postings. The source for this came from Blackmask Online reformatted for MR.

There's a restaurant chain named Boston Blackies, too. It's always so crowded I've not yet been able to try it. Guess I'll try reading the book instead.

Been there, had dinner, the book was better.