Longman Originals is a series of graded readers in four stages. All the stories are original - that is to say, written especially for the series. Originated from the Longman Structural Readers, the series aims to offer a stimulating range of modern stories, including detective stories, adventure and romance. A stage 1 reader, this volume tells the story of Pete and Carla, who are students at the University of Bath. They enjoy walking around the historic city of Bath, looking at the old buildings and shops. One day they go into a shop which sells stamps and coins. After they leave the shop, the shopkeeper finds that some of his coins are missing and he accused Pete and Carla of stealing them.