A Rocket For The Toff

Kate Lowson was waiting at the airport when suddenly the Alsatian sprang at her. As she lay on the ground, the figures present sidled off, but then ‘The Toff’ appeared on the scene. Very soon the story became as lively as an electric wire as the balance fell first one way, then the other, with Kate firmly in the middle of the puzzle.

Conner McGinn, an American steel millionaire, wanted to purchase some jewels and got in touch with ‘The Toff’) concerning a problem that had arisen, who had only cricket on his mind that day. Even so, if the Toff had not been crazy about cricket the deeply mystifying case, involving murder and kidnapping, might never have been solved.

The Honourable Richard Rollison (aka ‘The Toff’) has to solve the mystery of a young girl found wandering in London’s East End. Is she pretending, or really frightened? Part of the answer is supplied by a woman afraid for her life, and a man who knew the answer is murdered. With a trip to Paris ‘The Toff’ solves the puzzle, but not easily.

Richard Rollison (aka ‘The Toff), finds himself in hiding faced with a charge of murder. Whilst on holiday, he had befriended a girl who is not all she appears to be. A man who has been following her was then found murdered. All the evidence points to her, yet she was with ‘The Toff’ at the time and so he must be her accomplice ...

In an unusual case, the Honourable Richard Rollison (aka ‘The Toff’) finds himself investigating a series of frauds in the art world of Paris, including the use of counterfeit currency. Not all is as it seems, however, and it is not long before the investigation widens to one of murder. Can ‘The Toff’ succeed where others might fail?

‘The Toff’ is on a train when the carriage is hit by bullets. Behind the mystery is Bruce Drayton, who claims to have invented a nylon substitute, but there are rumours he did not. Drayton then vanishes and his girlfriend seeks ‘The Toff’’s help, demanding a quick result, but then ceases to co-operate – under the influence of a dubious Colonel.

Fay worked for James Draycott in his estate management company. Then, one day, Draycott didn’t turn up. She consulted The Honourable Richard Rollison (aka ‘ The Toff’), London’s legendary private detective. ‘The Toff’ found himself in conflict with a notorious underworld gang who had no hesitation in ‘disposing’ of awkward enquirers.