Book 1: Russian Relations (1915-1918)

Following the death of Colonel Sir Jasper Speedicut in 1915, the Speedicut saga continues with the publication of the memoirs of his son, Charles. It is clear from his hair-raising exploits in pre- and post- revolutionary Russia and in the sands of Arabia — interspersed with adventures in a whole range of other people's bedrooms — that Charles Speedicut has inherited not just his name from his father.

Book 1 ends with Charles Speedicut ordered back to Russia to rescue the Dowager Empress of Russia just as the Red Army is racing to capture her.