Simon Templar is The Saint - Adored by women, feared by his adversaries and a constant thorn in the side of police forces everywhere. A smooth-talking adventurer, the Saint goes in where angels fear to tread. Always where the action is, he courts danger with a smile, but his charm can sometimes be a lethal weapon. The Saint is always on a mission of mercy or intrigue, with a beautiful woman close at hand. He's Sir Lancelot without armour. A formidable enemy, an unwavering friend.

When Ed Brown, an ex-criminal leader is killed, The Saint gets involved with his daughter Penny, and in the execution of the dead man's will. The will challenges four of Brown's former criminal rivals to raise a sum of money, in order to receive a matching amount from Brown's estate. The deceased mobster has also left behind a plan for a criminal caper, one that could provide a payoff big enough for someone to claim the prize.