Publisher's Synopsis
Dr. Boris Karlov seeks revenge on the Russian Royal family who he blames for the death of his daughter, a ballet dancer. He is sent away to prison but years later manages to get out during the Russian revolution. The royal family escapes to America where Karlov begins tracking them down and sending them a piece off a necklace called "Drums of Jeopardy" The story is a melodramatic mystery novel featuring villainous Bolsheviks and missing jewels. A Russian Prince steals two priceless emeralds called The Drums of Jeopardy. They are said to be cursed and doom anyone who possess them.