Author: Anthony MortonPublisher: Corgi
ISBN: 9780552092241
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 158
Book Description
Alias the Baron
Author: Anthony MortonPublisher: Corgi
ISBN: 9780552092241
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 158
Book Description
Alias the Baron
Author: John CreaseyPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Mannering, John (Fictitious character)
Languages : en
Pages : 157
Book Description
Alias the Baron
Author: John CreaseyPublisher: House of Stratus
ISBN: 0755145356
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 205
Book Description
John Mannering (aka ‘The Baron’) bought the Dellamont Emeralds. But he chose to ignore their history of misfortune. Then things began to happen - an attempted robbery of the famous jewels; and a quarrel with Lorna Fauntley. Seemingly separate incidents, yet all connected. The strangest thing of all was that someone was impersonating the Baron ....
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?
Alibi
Author: John CreaseyPublisher: House of Stratus
ISBN: 0755136861
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 199
Book Description
Roger West of Scotland Yard is suffering from overwork and family difficulties. Whilst normally in control, upon this occasion he insults an important witness. This nearly ruins his career, but then leads to the possibility of riches. There is a conspiracy at work and it is up to West to solve this and all of his other problems.
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.
His Own Theft
Author: John CreaseyPublisher: House of Stratus
ISBN: 0755137426
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
John Mannering (aka ‘The Baron’) is a retired jewel thief and cracksman. A new generation of criminals see him as an obvious target – can they outsmart the man who was a legend amongst their fraternity in his time? They find, however, that robbing their ‘man’ isn’t quite as easy as they might have hoped, in a tale that has an unexpected twist.
A 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.
Murder on the Line
Author: John CreaseyPublisher: House of Stratus
ISBN: 0755137736
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 218
Book Description
Roger ‘Handsome’ West of Scotland Yard is pitted against a ruthless criminal network. They will stop at nothing in their pursuit of bribery, corruption, and theft. Amongst them is a cold-blooded killer whom West must capture. Against him is an organisation with money to spare and no compunction about murder if it is in their interests.
Gideon's Art
Author: John CreaseyPublisher: House of Stratus
ISBN: 0755125703
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 109
Book Description
The National Gallery has high security, but a painting is nevertheless stolen. Gideon of Scotland Yard knows of only a few thieves who could pull this off. However, one turns up dead and an art dealer's daughter is kidnapped and a counterfeiting ring moves into town. Clearly, Gideon is facing something both major and mysterious . . .