A novel written in 1912. These are good Victorian or Edward tales about representatives of the English upper class who are engaged in uncovering crimes, espionage, good deeds and shrouded by secrets.
- Some of these stories Oppenheim continued to develop in full novels.
- Others are short master classes with sketches, character and description.
- Unlike many of his stories, the ending for a couple of them is more acute or sad than usual.
