Thrilling and clever historical treasure hunt. A new executive at a respected London Bank queries an unusual annual payment. This results in a series of written accounts of a British officer's mission to Russia in 1918, right into the heart of the Revolution in search of the Russian Royal family. However it also states that the story will bring about disaster for the bank, and the bankers must jump through numerous costly an humiliating hoops to receive each installment of the story.

Really enjoyable, though slightly reminiscent of Brian Garfield's Kolchak's Gold - albeit not as epic. Still, a lot of fun. ( )