"On the surface Ralph Gorse is a charmer in every sense of the word: handsome, suave and stylish, sparkling company and the possesor of a sexual magnetism that attracts most women he encounters. But the charm is a veneer, Gorse is a con man and sexual adventurer, whose conquests are merely a way of obtaining his heart's desires: money and power"--Container.

Lovejoy is a loveable rogue and an antiques dealer with an amazing talent for spotting hidden treasures. When not looking for the odd collectible, Lovejoy spends most of his time using his con-artist skills to help out the less fortunate. His partners in crime are wealthy Lady Jane, his dim assistant Eric, and the genially intoxicated Tinker. Lovejoy hits a professional crisis when his talent for spotting a bargain is called into question. With Lovejoy...

A stolen Bacchus, china geese, dodgy Gillray prints, and very good fake porcelain - all very nice hauls for Lovejoy in spite of murder threats, kidnappings, and burglaries. But nothing compares to a night with beautiful auctioneer Charlotte!