It was the second entry a series of eight novels featuring the Victorian era policeman Sergeant Daniel Cribb, a member of the Metropolitan Police.

[1] It is set against the backdrop of nineteenth century bare-knuckle boxing.

[2] [3] [4] In 1980 it was adapted into an episode of the same title for the ITV series Cribb.

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