The Doings of Raffles Haw [Kindle Edition]

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (Author)

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This book was converted from its physical edition to the digital format by a community of volunteers. You may find it for free on the web. Purchase of the Kindle edition includes wireless delivery.

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Product Details

• Format: Kindle Edition
• File Size: 158 KB
• Publisher: Public Domain Books (June 1, 2005)
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services
• Language: English
• ASIN: B000JQUZB4
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,483 Free in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Free in Kindle Store)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A study of corruption, September 11, 2010

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This review is from: The Doings of Raffles Haw (Kindle Edition)

Does money, great whacks of it, destroy every thing and every one it touches, even those who start with the best intentions ? The story centers around a new-comer to town, the mysterious Raffle Haw, his obvious riches and his desire to use his fortune for the good of the people. The provenance of the money is slowly revealed to the reader (you will have to smile at the science of that one !) as the consequences of Haw's philanthropy develop. Well written, nicely spaced story-line, believable caracters, this book has it all.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars The Love of Money, July 26, 2011

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This review is from: Doings of Raffles Haw, The (Paperback)

Raffles Haw is the new guy in town and the whole population is atwitter with gossip. When his home is overtaken by workmen and strange boxes are seen coming and going, it only adds to the intrigue. Robert and Laura are his nearest neighbors and are soon delighted to meet this eccentric new addition to the small English town.

When the brother and sister pair find out how filthy rich Haw is they swear to remain untouched by his wealth. That much money, though? What would you do?

This is an interesting short read (free on Kindle) about the the love of money and how that love can corrupt a soul. Those words ring true still today (this book would make an awesome reality TV show!). The is a story very much like something Jules Verne would write with some interesting tidbits about inventions and chemistry in the pursuit of gold and power. If you like Doyle and Victorian literature, it's a fun read.

Even though you know how it's all going to end. That much money? What would you do?