Author: Anthony MortonPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 190
Book Description
A Sword for the Baron
Author: Anthony MortonA Good Read
Author: John CreaseyPublisher: House of Stratus
ISBN: 0755153782
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 225
Book Description
The Earl of Lithorn is thrown by his horse and breaks his neck. Meanwhile, his daughter claims to have seen a corpse in the library with its throat slit. Is she hallucinating, or is there a deeper mystery that extends to the death of the Earl? ‘The Baron’ investigates a case that involves murder, espionage and a very real danger to himself.
A Salute
Author: John CreaseyPublisher: House of Stratus
ISBN: 075515519X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 173
Book Description
A young employee of a Gallery is suspected of stealing jewellery. The crimes she is accused of then grows to include arson, and even murder. John Mannering (aka ‘The Baron’) comes to her aid and believes she is being framed, but the evidence grows and as Mannering draws closer to the truth, those he suspects start to die - the intrigue deepens.
The Arrogant Artist
Author: John CreaseyPublisher: House of Stratus
ISBN: 0755145321
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 177
Book Description
A quandary for John Mannering (aka ‘The Baron’). A young brash artist is found half-dead, with a noose around his neck, on the same day he had attempted to get Mannering to finance his career. The artist's terrified girlfriend desperately seeks help. Has the man tried to kill himself, or is it a case of attempted murder?
Into The Trap
Author: John CreaseyPublisher: House of Stratus
ISBN: 0755155017
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 203
Book Description
John Mannering - alias The Baron – picks up the telephone and hears a frightened man on the line. When he answers the front door he finds a superbly confidant woman standing there. She had been robbed of diamonds and needs Mannering's help. Are the two matters linked? As the story unfolds ‘The Baron’ and his wife are put in grave danger.
Held At Bay
Author: John CreaseyPublisher: House of Stratus
ISBN: 0755154959
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 193
Book Description
The five beautiful jewels of Castile were stolen, separated and their identity lost. Few men could recognize them, but John Mannering, alias ‘The Baron’, was such a man. In pursuit of them, he has comes up against the ugliest criminals he has ever met. To them, it is merely a game, and the Baron an inconvenient pawn who must fight for his life.
A Sword for His Lady
Author: Mary WinePublisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
ISBN: 1492602485
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 236
Book Description
A Publishers Weekly Top 10 Pick for Spring 2015 He'd defend her keep... After proving himself on the field of battle, Ramon de Segrave is appointed to the Council of Barons by Richard the Lionheart. But instead of taking his most formidable warrior on his latest Crusade, the king assigns Ramon an even more dangerous task—woo and win the Lady of Thistle Keep. If only she'd yield her heart Isabel of Camoys is a capable widow with no intention of surrendering her valuable estate. She's fought long and hard for her independence, and if the price is loneliness, then so be it. She will not yield...even if she does find the powerful knight's heated embrace impossible to ignore. But when her land is threatened, Isabel reluctantly agrees to allow Ramon and his army to defend the keep—knowing that the price may very well be her heart. Here's what you can expect from Mary Wine: "Major sizzle factor." —Lucy Monroe, USA Today bestselling author "A fast-paced tale." —RT Book Reviews "Exceptionally well researched and extremely authentic." —Night Owl Reviews
Attack And Defence
Author: John CreaseyPublisher: House of Stratus
ISBN: 0755139135
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 137
Book Description
John Mannering (aka ‘The Baron’) owns Quinns, dealing in antique and precious stones. Used to solving seemingly impossible crimes, this time he is the victim. A man seizes diamonds, strikes ‘The Baron’, and makes off. Mannering is taken to hospital and whilst Scotland Yard is working hard on the case, they have very little to go on.
The Extortioners
Author: John CreaseyPublisher: House of Stratus
ISBN: 0755137280
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
Professor Clayton is happily married, but there is another woman and also a teenage son who learns that the person he calls ‘uncle’ is actually his father. Now, Clayton is being blackmailed. Chief Inspector (‘Handsome’) West has to battle a motorcycle gang and dodge danger to himself and others as he fights to prevent the truth being revealed.
The Flower of Battle
Author: Publisher:
ISBN: 9780984771691
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 112
Book Description
The Flower of Battle is Colin Hatcher's translation of Fiore dei Liberi's art of combat from the early 15th century. The work included high-resolution images and English text laid out in the manner of the original.