“An enthralling golden-age adventure... From the tenements of London’s Jewish East End to the lush costumes of the slowly declining Ottoman Empire, Goldin brings a long-lost era to life in vivid, evocative detail”.

“An inventive story rich in detail that ducks and dives just like its hero. Unputdownable”.
★★★★★

“A rip-roaring adventure… A zip-along plot, packed full of political machinations, strange deaths and ruinous romance”

"A gripping historical mystery"

“An entertaining yarn set during the Crimean War… full of vivid detail… incredibly resonant”.

“Entertaining… writing as colourful as Ben’s character”

“Traditional and gritty, this fast-moving romp makes for wonderful entertainment"