
In this breezy adventure, the legendary wanderer known only as the Saint drops into the sleepy Devon village of Baycombe, a place so remote that even the summer rush barely brushes its cliffs. He purchases an old wartime pillbox, turning the concrete bunker into a quirky home with the help of his loyal companion Orace. The Saint, a dark‑haired, blue‑eyed twenty‑seven‑year‑old with a taste for daring routines, spends his mornings leaping from cliffs, swimming the surf, and hunting for a hint of excitement in an otherwise placid landscape.
But Baycombe’s tranquil façade soon begins to crack. Locals whisper legends about the newcomer, while strange occurrences stir the quiet streets, hinting at secrets hidden in the stone walls and the sea beyond. As the Saint’s curiosity deepens, listeners are drawn into a light‑hearted mystery that blends wit, seaside charm, and the promise of unexpected adventure.
Language
en
Duration
~7 hours (441K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Original publisher
London: Ward, Lock & Co. Limited, 1928, reprint 1952.
Credits
Brian Raiter
Release date
2024-02-04
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1907–1993
Best known as the creator of Simon Templar, the suave adventurer nicknamed "The Saint," he turned crime fiction into fast, witty entertainment with global appeal. Born in Singapore and later active in Britain and the United States, he built one of the twentieth century's most durable thriller series.
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