I wavered between giving this 3.5 & 4* but decided on the higher rating because I couldn't help reading this book in one great gulp.

A word about the series order (both here on GR and elsewhere) - this book is actually #7 and really should be read BEFORE "Let the Tiger Die" which involves several of the same characters and clearly takes place after the events of this book. I didn't know that and read them in the order GR has listed rendering some of the surprise twists and suspense of this book ineffective. Of course, as my rating indicates, I still managed to enjoy it immensely :) ( )

Also titled Hyde for Leather --James Hyde is a very nice but very ordinary leather factory owner who suddenly finds himself involved the adventurer Hugh Selkirk and his resourceful man Adam. ( )