The continuing exploits of that charming gentleman and thief—A. J. Raffles. “Standing gazing down at me, an amused expression on his saturnine face, was A. J. Raffles, England’s finest cricketer and if the truth were known, her greatest amateur cracksman. But Raffles had been killed in the Boer War four years ago!” Or had he …? Alive and well and totally unreformed, Raffles together with his trusted ally and partner in crime, Bunny Manders, takes up his favourite safe-cracking! But events bode ill for Raffles when he is caught by his long-time antagonist, Chief Inspector Mackenzie … Raffles is blackmailed into using his ‘unusual’ talents for the government. His to procure certain incriminating letters written by an indiscreet monarch—to avert an international crisis. Could this be the beginning of a new career for Raffles—this time working with the law? The first of a new series of Raffles adventures from the bestselling pen of Peter Tremayne - author of Ravenmoon, and Angelus . ‘Nerve wracking entertainment. An engrossing thriller.’ – Irish Times A classic puzzle.’ – Kirkus Reviews ‘cleverly plotted and beautifully written…’ – Independent.ie ‘the characters are most memorable. A very enjoyable read’ – Historical Novel Society ‘Splendidly exciting' – Fred Nolan, author of Brass Target Peter Berresford Ellis is a historian, literary biographer and novelist who has published over 90 books and 95 short stories to date. His non-fiction books, articles and academic papers have made him acknowledged as an authority on Celtic history and culture. He is the author of the international bestselling Sister Fidelma mystery series. His work has appeared in 25 languages.