The Tomb Robber

'The Tomb Robber', is a collection of seven short stories. The title novella tells of a Spanish expedition to Panamá which pillages a pre-Columbian burial site. Years later, a professional tomb robber follows their trail. 'Coconuts' discloses how the author learned what a 'real' coconut tastes like. 'The Big Fellah' is a tale of Ireland's greatest hero whose dedication leads to the country's independence. 'Amazon' relates the adventures of Billy Devon, who goes to work for a riverboat company in Manaus. 'The Parish Priest' discloses how a newly ordained curate fares when he takes over a Catholic parish. 'Snap, ' an ancient children's game, reveals the feelings of an SAS trooper recovering from a serious wound. 'Comandante' tells of a Latin American military commander facing a coup d'état. Finally, in 'Forester, Fleming, and Delderfield, a literary lecturer meets a rich admirer and a friendship forms