"The Saint" refers to a series of adventure novels created by British author Leslie Charteris. The main character, Simon Templar, is a suave and charming thief known as "The Saint." He often targets criminals and corrupt individuals, using his wit and resourcefulness to outsmart them while maintaining a code of honor. The series began in the 1920s and has since expanded to include numerous novels, short stories, and adaptations in film and television. Simon Templar's character has become iconic, influencing the portrayal of antiheroes in popular culture, and has been portrayed by various actors, including Roger Moore in the 1960s television series and Val Kilmer in the 1997 film adaptation.