The novel that inspired the 1960s TV series starring Roger Moore, this thriller introduces a crime-fighting gentleman adventurer known as "e;The Saint"e;. It isn't long after Simon Templar settles down in the sleepy English village of Baycombe when a sniper attack plunges him into danger. Known around the world as "e;The Saint"e;, Templar is legendary for his fearlessness and his sharp intelligence. With his trusted companion Orace by his side, the Saint follows a trail of stolen gold and hidden identities in order to capture an elusive and mysterious villain known only as "e;The Tiger"e;. Along the way, Templar finds a captivating partner in Patricia Holm, a beguiling beauty whose taste for danger and adventure rivals his own.