Cyril Paxton -- broke, lovelorn and on the verge of emigration -- is pursued by a gang of thieves and detectives from Scotland Yard after stumbling upon the stolen Datchet diamonds.

To properly enjoy this book, insert your tongue firmly in cheek and prepare to be amused by the plot, characterisation and dialogue. The climactic scene in The Baron's lair is my favourite part of the book and I defy anyone to read it without at least smirking a little.

A short, rollicking Boy's Own style adventure from the author of The Beetle.