Criminal Rogues
A subset of golden-age detective fiction was the gentleman rogue story. A form of anti-hero, these con men and thieves outwit (at least for a while) the bumbling detectives and police.See also:
Old Man in the Corner
An eager journalist discusses crimes with the Old Man, who always seems to know about the other side of the law.
An African Millionaire
Targeted by a master of disguise, a millionaire tries to save his fortune.
Crime and Adventure with A. J. Raffles, Gentleman Thief
Chasing loot and being chased by the law.
Legal Exploits of Randolph Mason
Mason is a tough lawyer who considers the law a game to win, but always within the letter of the law.
Complete Adventures of Romney Pringle
A con man of many talents, Romney Pringle gets into quite a number of escapades.
The Loot of Cities
What's a bored millionaire to do? Become a master thief, of course. Will the love of a woman bring him back on course?