An Uncivilised Election


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Scotland Yard's Commander George Gideon remained convinced that London was civilized. However, he is forced to reconsider when the upcoming election turns into something ugly. Matters take an even stranger turn when it is discovered that a warhead and a small nuclear reactor are missing. Is there a connection? Gideon is left to work it out ....




The Toff and the Great Illusion


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A man was overheard stating that ‘The Toff’ was amongst those he would like to murder. ‘The Toff’ wonders if it was Charmion, who was released from prison two weeks before. However, there were many others who might seek revenge. It is a case of too many killers who might ‘spoil the murder’, but if The Toff is the next victim ...?




A Branch for the Baron


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John Mannering (aka ‘The Baron’) decides to open a branch in Boston and at the same time move to an Elizabethan Manor House. However, the present owner of the house disappears, and a man is found dead in one of its secret stairways. Further mystery ensues and then ‘The Baron’ is arrested for murder.




The Toff And The Terrified Taxman


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It is well known that Richard Rollison, alias The Toff, has a dislike of both form filling and paying taxes. However, a query about an assessment leads to much more than he was expecting. It all starts when a young lady is knocked down by a car outside the accountant's office. It ends with murder, people smuggling and a great deal more ....




The Toff and the Trip-Trip-Triplets


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‘The Toff’ receives a telephone call from an enticing girl and as a result sets off to rescue her. Back at his apartment he meets an identical person! The following morning there is a knock on the door, and there she is again! What is going on and why is he involved? This is the start of a hair-raising adventure worthy of his undoubted talents.




The Toff and the Deep Blue Sea


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The Honourable Richard Rawlinson (aka ‘The Toff’) is in Nice for seemingly the most innocent of reasons – engaging girls for M. Rambeau’s new Cabaret. An attempt on his life, however, reveals the real reason for his presence – to track down a missing girl. All enquiries appear to lead to the elusive Chico, who may act the clown, but is no fool.




The Unfinished Portrait


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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.




The Figure in the Dusk


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A pattern is developing – murder committed by a man who stops cars being driven by prosperous businessmen – and Roger (‘Handsome’) West of Scotland Yard must solve the case. West has problems in getting to the truth as people he is trying to protect lie, and his assistant falls in love with a witness. Meanwhile, the murderer is at large ...




From Murder To A Cathedral


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Commander Gideon of Scotland Yard is working on a case involving a mysterious man known to photograph young girls in the nude. The girls then vanish. There are also serious internal problems at the Yard. On top of all of this are several cases of vandalism in major churches – but they are threatened with far more than theft and vandalism!




Taking the Blame


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John Mannering (aka ‘The Baron’) runs Quinns in London’s Mayfair. He is often called upon to solve difficult crimes, but this one is different. Quinns has suffered a night time burglary. A cold-blooded killing has taken place and now Mannering is the suspect. The chase is on in the face of both mystery and danger.