About the Author

J. Jefferson Farjeon (1883-1955) was the author of more than 60 crime and thriller novels. His work was highly acclaimed in his day. He is now best known as the author of Number 17, a play that was brought to the big screen by Alfred Hitchcock and led to the series of popular ‘Ben’ detective novels.

Reviews

‘Ben is here more Ben-ish, and consequently more likeable than ever.’ Liverpool Post ‘Ben will once more delight all readers by his adorable Cockney insouciance and nerve.’ Saturday Review