The novel that inspired the 1960s TV series starring Roger Moore, this thriller introduces a crime-fighting gentleman adventurer known as "The Saint".

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 "The Saint", 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 "The Tiger". Along the way, Templar finds a captivating partner in Patricia Holm, a beguiling beauty whose taste for danger and adventure rivals his own.