The Baron Again

Retired gentleman cracksman, John Mannering, (aka ‘The Baron’), is faced with trying to save the life of a man accused of murder. The suspense is literally killing and even ‘The Baron’ is not sure of the man’s innocence. He ends up in danger of being suspected as an accomplice. There is an unexpected climax to this mystery.

John Mannering (‘The Baron’) is called in by Scotland Yard’s Superintendent Bristow to help catch the mysterious jewel thief ‘The Shadow’. No one knows the thief’s identity, but he has managed to pull off many high profile robberies. However, as Mannering proceeds to track down the target, he finds the pursuer becomes the pursued . . . .

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.

Now that he is retired as a master ‘cracksman’, John Mannering (aka ‘The Baron’) is sometimes consulted by Scotland Yard when they have a difficult case. When a jeweller is robbed, the Baron’s opinion is sought. He is already occupied with another case, but then discovers that the two are connected, and he is himself the chief suspect.

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.

Retired jewel thief John Mannering (aka ‘The Baron’) is asked to value a collection of jewellery and objets d’art. A mysterious woman is also following him around London. Then there is an attempted robbery at his shop in Mayfair, when his wife is tied up. There is plenty of danger, excitement and adventure in this last novel in the ‘Baron’ series.

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.

Dealer John Mannering (aka 'The Baron) is on his way to buy some famous emeralds at a country mansion. His journey is interrupted, however, and then two strangers warn him his life is in danger. How does he proceed?