First published 1976
In 1855 England, a legendary train carrying a fortune in gold is thought to be impenetrable. But the cunning criminal Edward Pierce has other plans. Enlisting a beautiful and dangerous accomplice, he'll pull off one of the most shocking robberies of the century, testing the limits of Victorian security and his own nerve. As the daring scheme unfolds, the stakes climb ever higher, testing the characters' loyalties and putting their very lives on the line.
Genres: historical-fiction, 20th-century, adventure, mystery, crime, 19th-century
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, high-stakes
Period: Victorian England
288 pages · Paperback · Vintage