The Brass Bowl

"The Brass Bowl" by Louis Joseph Vance

Daniel Maitland is a jaded man of high society. However, when he keeps running into a woman who dresses all in gray, he starts to feel intrigued and excited again. When she thinks he's a famous jewelry thief, he doesn't correct her and, instead, uses this as an excuse to get to know her. Little did he know the sorts of adventures that would await him as a result.