Author: John Creasey
Publisher: House of Stratus
ISBN: 0755117719
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 187
Book Description
Whilst returning home from a cricket match at his father's country home, the Honourable Richard Rollison - alias The Toff - comes across an accident which proves to be a mystery. As he delves deeper into the matter with his usual perseverance and thoroughness , murder and suspense form the backdrop to a fast moving and exciting adventure.
Introducing the Toff
Author: John Creasey
Publisher: House of Stratus
ISBN: 0755117719
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 187
Book Description
Whilst returning home from a cricket match at his father's country home, the Honourable Richard Rollison - alias The Toff - comes across an accident which proves to be a mystery. As he delves deeper into the matter with his usual perseverance and thoroughness , murder and suspense form the backdrop to a fast moving and exciting adventure.
Publisher: House of Stratus
ISBN: 0755117719
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 187
Book Description
Whilst returning home from a cricket match at his father's country home, the Honourable Richard Rollison - alias The Toff - comes across an accident which proves to be a mystery. As he delves deeper into the matter with his usual perseverance and thoroughness , murder and suspense form the backdrop to a fast moving and exciting adventure.
A Case for the Baron
Author: John Creasey
Publisher: House of Stratus
ISBN: 0755136993
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 185
Book Description
John Mannering (‘The Baron’) is a former jewel thief who is occasionally consulted by Scotland Yard over particularly difficult cases. Supt. Bristow seeks help in tracking down stolen precious stones. Mannering suspects a trap. Then things change as the crime being investigated escalates from theft to murder. Were Mannering’s instincts correct?
Publisher: House of Stratus
ISBN: 0755136993
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 185
Book Description
John Mannering (‘The Baron’) is a former jewel thief who is occasionally consulted by Scotland Yard over particularly difficult cases. Supt. Bristow seeks help in tracking down stolen precious stones. Mannering suspects a trap. Then things change as the crime being investigated escalates from theft to murder. Were Mannering’s instincts correct?
Dangerous Quest
Author: John Creasey
Publisher: House of Stratus
ISBN: 0755137043
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 188
Book Description
Desperate War Criminals are fleeing justice and Dr. Palfrey comes to appreciate the difficulties and dangers associated with peace. This thriller is set in post-war Rome and Moscow and tests Palfrey and Z5 to their limits. A thrilling adventure in which John Creasey excels in keeping the reader entertained from start to finish.
Publisher: House of Stratus
ISBN: 0755137043
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 188
Book Description
Desperate War Criminals are fleeing justice and Dr. Palfrey comes to appreciate the difficulties and dangers associated with peace. This thriller is set in post-war Rome and Moscow and tests Palfrey and Z5 to their limits. A thrilling adventure in which John Creasey excels in keeping the reader entertained from start to finish.
Frame The Baron
Author: John Creasey
Publisher: House of Stratus
ISBN: 0755137248
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 217
Book Description
Now that he is retired as a master ‘cracksman’, John Mannering (aka ‘The Baron’) is sometimes consulted by Scotland Yard when they have a difficult case. When a jeweller is robbed, the Baron’s opinion is sought. He is already occupied with another case, but then discovers that the two are connected, and he is himself the chief suspect.
Publisher: House of Stratus
ISBN: 0755137248
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 217
Book Description
Now that he is retired as a master ‘cracksman’, John Mannering (aka ‘The Baron’) is sometimes consulted by Scotland Yard when they have a difficult case. When a jeweller is robbed, the Baron’s opinion is sought. He is already occupied with another case, but then discovers that the two are connected, and he is himself the chief suspect.
The Case of the Innocent Victims
Author: John Creasey
Publisher: House of Stratus
ISBN: 0755137019
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 219
Book Description
Chief Inspector West of Scotland Yard has his hands full with a case involving a baby-killer at large. Is he dealing with a psychopath, or someone with a twisted vendetta? A reserve soldier might know more than he admits, and what is the role of a hunchback with arms like steel, and a blonde who seems to invite trouble? West must act – fast!
Publisher: House of Stratus
ISBN: 0755137019
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 219
Book Description
Chief Inspector West of Scotland Yard has his hands full with a case involving a baby-killer at large. Is he dealing with a psychopath, or someone with a twisted vendetta? A reserve soldier might know more than he admits, and what is the role of a hunchback with arms like steel, and a blonde who seems to invite trouble? West must act – fast!
Call for the Baron
Author: John Creasey
Publisher: House of Stratus
ISBN: 0755136977
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 216
Book Description
A series of minor thefts at Vere House prompts the owners to call in John Mannering to investigate. Whilst Mannering is doing so, jewels and the famous Deverall necklace are stolen. The police are also called and Mannering must prove his own innocence when he discovers someone has planted the stolen necklace in his room . . .
Publisher: House of Stratus
ISBN: 0755136977
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 216
Book Description
A series of minor thefts at Vere House prompts the owners to call in John Mannering to investigate. Whilst Mannering is doing so, jewels and the famous Deverall necklace are stolen. The police are also called and Mannering must prove his own innocence when he discovers someone has planted the stolen necklace in his room . . .
Death in the Rising Sun
Author: John Creasey
Publisher: House of Stratus
ISBN: 0755137132
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
Towards the end of World War II elements of the German High Command flee to Japan. Dr. Palfrey leaves for the East disguised as a German officer. He seeks ‘The Colony of the Fourth Reich’ believed to be situated in China. His disguise uncovered, he must find a way out with vital information that will affect the whole outcome of the war.
Publisher: House of Stratus
ISBN: 0755137132
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
Towards the end of World War II elements of the German High Command flee to Japan. Dr. Palfrey leaves for the East disguised as a German officer. He seeks ‘The Colony of the Fourth Reich’ believed to be situated in China. His disguise uncovered, he must find a way out with vital information that will affect the whole outcome of the war.
Give a Man a Gun
Author: John Creasey
Publisher: House of Stratus
ISBN: 0755137337
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
There appears to be an organised plan to attack the police, orchestrated by a horrifyingly brutal and ruthless gang. Who are they, and why are they conducting this terrifying campaign? It turns out to be a truly sensational case and, of course, Scotland Yard would only field one man against this kind of danger: Inspector Roger ‘Handsome’ West.
Publisher: House of Stratus
ISBN: 0755137337
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
There appears to be an organised plan to attack the police, orchestrated by a horrifyingly brutal and ruthless gang. Who are they, and why are they conducting this terrifying campaign? It turns out to be a truly sensational case and, of course, Scotland Yard would only field one man against this kind of danger: Inspector Roger ‘Handsome’ West.
Love for the Baron
Author: John Creasey
Publisher: House of Stratus
ISBN: 0755137639
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 186
Book Description
Retired jewel thief John Mannering (aka ‘The Baron’) is asked to value a collection of jewellery and objets d’art. A mysterious woman is also following him around London. Then there is an attempted robbery at his shop in Mayfair, when his wife is tied up. There is plenty of danger, excitement and adventure in this last novel in the ‘Baron’ series.
Publisher: House of Stratus
ISBN: 0755137639
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 186
Book Description
Retired jewel thief John Mannering (aka ‘The Baron’) is asked to value a collection of jewellery and objets d’art. A mysterious woman is also following him around London. Then there is an attempted robbery at his shop in Mayfair, when his wife is tied up. There is plenty of danger, excitement and adventure in this last novel in the ‘Baron’ series.
The Unfinished Portrait
Author: John Creasey
Publisher: House of Stratus
ISBN: 0755134524
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
As John Mannering's wife paints a portrait of a celebrated beauty, Lady Deirdre Vandemeyer, she begins to doubt the authenticity of her subject. Then she is stabbed and Mannering (aka 'The Baron') goes undercover as a personal assistant to try and get to the bottom of the mystery. What he discovers sets the mind reeling and as always keeps the reader enthralled to the very last moment.
Publisher: House of Stratus
ISBN: 0755134524
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
As John Mannering's wife paints a portrait of a celebrated beauty, Lady Deirdre Vandemeyer, she begins to doubt the authenticity of her subject. Then she is stabbed and Mannering (aka 'The Baron') goes undercover as a personal assistant to try and get to the bottom of the mystery. What he discovers sets the mind reeling and as always keeps the reader enthralled to the very last moment.