Collection of crime stories, narrated by the scrupulous smuggler and ladies' man, Captain Gault.<br/><br/>The collected Captain Gault stories are wryly humorous mini-adventures. All of the tales deal with Gault's efforts to smuggle various contraband into America and Britain. There are inevitable twists and double-crosses as characters appear to gain the upper hand before the truth is revealed. The stories are generally fresh and exciting and short enough to never outstay their welcome:<br/>1. "My Lady's Jewels".<br/>Captain Gault agrees to help a wealthy, older female passenger avoid paying duties on a very valuable necklace.<br/>2. "The Diamond Spy".<br/>Captain Gault smuggles diamonds past customs officials. The plot involves a cage of chickens who are fed phony diamonds to deceive a spy.<br/>3. "The Case of the Chinese Curio Dealer".<br/>This is a longer Captain Gault story and takes place in San Francisco. The plot is quite complex and involves deception, danger, ancient artifacts, and cross-dressing. Captain Gault is revealed to be a member of a secret society.<br/>4. "The Red Herring".<br/>Captain Gault smuggles pearls using the customs officials themselves, a bribe, and a planted, duplicate bag in a double deception.<br/>5. "The Drum of Saccharine".<br/>Captain Gault's associates on board attempt to smuggle saccharine and ask his assistance.<br/>6. "The Problem of the Pearls".<br/>Pearls are hidden in plain sight.<br/>7. "From Information Received".<br/>Another bait-and-switch plot, this one centering on smuggling cigars directly from Cuba and some play-acting in front of customs officials.<br/>8. "Contraband of War".<br/>Captain Gault leads into a plot to smuggle a cargo of rifles directly under the watchful eye of customs.<br/>9. "The German Spy".<br/>Captain Gault's loyalties are tested in this war-time story.<br/>10. "The Adventure of the Garter".<br/>Another story that tests Captain Gault's ability to withstand feminine wiles.
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