The Monaco Affair

London in June is damp, and Edward Appleby's latest manuscript is thoroughly stuck. Desperate for inspiration, Edward announces—entirely without evidence—that he is feeling lucky. Along with his impeccably capable valet, Hedges, he departs for the sun-drenched, high-stakes Principality of Monaco.

At the Casino de Monte-Carlo, Edward defies the laws of probability and wins a fortune, drawing the attention of the beautiful, enigmatic Sophia della Rovere. But as romance blossoms under the Mediterranean sun, the arrival of Edward's eccentric friend Tippy Tollimache reveals a flaw in the glitz: Sophia's flawless profile hides a desperate, human complication.

Faced with a delicate situation of calculated strategy and genuine affection, Hedges orchestrates a counter-plan of sublime elegance. The Monaco Affair is a witty, stylish vintage comedy of manners proving that when navigating the currents of fortune, a truly attentive gentleman—backed by a masterful valet—can always tilt the odds.