Dashing adventurer Simon Templar, known as "The Saint," plunges into danger when he arrives in the sleepy village of Baycombe. Mysterious attacks and shocking secrets swirl around the enigmatic Pill Box where he makes his home. With his trusted companion Orace by his side and the beguiling Patricia Holm drawn into the fray, the Saint matches wits against the shadowy Tiger and his ruthless band.

From London to the Devon coast, Templar follows a trail of stolen gold and hidden identities, risking his life at every turn. In a world of deception, can the Saint's peerless bravado and razor-sharp cunning unmask the Tiger and thwart a criminal conspiracy?

Leslie Charteris' classic thriller crackles with wit and high-octane action as it introduces the much-loved character of Simon Templar in his first unforgettable adventure.