The Baron Returns


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John Mannering (aka ‘The Baron’) pulled his scarf up so as to hide his face. The finest jewel thief in London was utilising all of his skills to nail a crooked Solicitor. Mannering’s friend could be ruined by documents contained in the lawyer’s strong-room and so he risks all, especially his freedom, to get them back.




Call for the Baron


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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 . . .




A Sword For The Baron


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John Mannering (aka ‘The Baron’), once a master cracksman, but now a respectable London antique dealer, becomes entangled with the secrets of an ancient family, including an old murder; a pair of superb swords; and a neurotic young girl.




Danger for the Baron


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John Mannering (aka ‘The Baron’) is called to the house of William Blane by a young girl and upon arrival finds Blane is dead and the girl very nearly so. That, however, is not the beginning of an investigation, as ‘The Baron’ is now himself in danger. There is also betrayal and an angry and suspicious detective to deal with.




The Baron at Large


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The Kallinov jewels were to be exhibited and John Mannering was asked to add his own Gloria diamonds. What was not realised was that Mannering is the legendary ‘Baron’, a highly successful jewel thief! Then, Mannering hears a gunshot in the middle of the night and is probably going to be framed for the theft. He is hemmed in from all sides.




The Baron Goes East


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A gripping mystery in which John Mannering flies out to India to help an old friend. There is a Maharajah who seeks credit, a dealer in jewels whose main interest is drugs, and an attempted detention. The Baron and his friend both have enemies — dealing not just in diamonds, but also death.




King Maker Baron


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John Mannering (aka ‘The Baron’), now retired as the country’s top jewel thief, receives a visitor. It is Prince Taria, son of the ruler of a small island off the coast of Malaysia. He is searching for his dynastic treasures and is also determined to give his island a true democracy, but his life is now threatened by the enemies of his people.




Reward For The Baron


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A thief has ransacked every room in the Royal Hotel. Supt. Bristow discovers John Mannering (aka ‘The Baron’) is a guest, along with his wife, Lorna. Valuable jewellery has been stolen and there is clearly an abiding suspicion – but then comes a mysterious call. A man has two diamonds to sell and also has a very surprising confession to make ...




Alias the Baron


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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 ....




Meet The Baron


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John Mannering (‘The Baron’) makes his first appearance. Lord Fauntley shows off both his daughter and the security surrounding his precious jewels. Mannering is attracted to both. Money is tight and he plans a burglary, but this fails and unexpected consequences result. One of the many twists occurs as the police seek Mannering’s help. . .