18 - Datchet Diamonds by Richard Marsh

A twist of fate lands a stolen cache of diamonds worth a quarter of a million pounds in the hands of Mr. Paxton, a down-on-his-luck gambler about to flee the country. As if by chance, he had overheard the true thief bragging about the heist on the train. Now, with the Duchess of Datchets prized jewels in his possession, will he turn them over to authorities, or will he be lured into a world brimming with outlaws, danger, and perhaps, unexpected love? Follow this thrilling tale to see where fate leads our unexpected hero.