The first book featuring Ben, the lovable, humorous ex-sailor and down-at- heels rascal who can't help running into trouble.
Ben the Tramp Series
This series follows the escapades of an endearingly charming, yet perpetually unlucky, former sailor. His life is a whirlwind of unexpected adventures and comical predicaments, often brought about by his own good nature. Despite facing constant trouble, he maintains a remarkable sense of optimism and a knack for finding humor in the most absurd situations. It's a captivating narrative about life on the fringes, filled with humanity and unforgettable characters.






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The return of Ben, the prince of tramps with his rich Cockney humour and naive philosophies - and in trouble as usual.
Ben the tramp is back at sea, a stowaway bound for Spain in the company of a wanted man - the Hammersmith murderer.
With his usual knack of getting into trouble, Ben the tramp finds himself hunted by the law and the lawless.in this breathless adventure.
Ben the tramp, self-confessed coward and ex-sailor, is back in the Merchant Service and shipwrecked in the Pacific.
Ben the tramp, the awkward Cockney with no home and no surname, turns detective again - and runs straight into trouble.
Ben the tramp, with his usual genius for trouble, runs into danger when he finds a dead body and decides to help out.
Number Nineteen: Ben's Last Case
- 240 pages
- 9 hours of reading
Ben the tramp's uncanny knack of running into trouble is unsurpassed in the final crime thriller written for him by J. Jefferson Farjeon.