Deep in the heart of Wiltshire, John Mannering steps into the home of an
old lady who wishes him to value her paintings. He has no idea that he
is also walking into a hornet's nest of blackmail, arson, and murder.
Under the watchful eyes of masterpieces, the Baron must battle for the
truth. Who was blackmailing whom? Why were people out to kill him? What
is the girl, Joanna, hiding?
Master crime fiction writer John Creasey's near-600 titles have sold
more than 80 million copies in over 25 languages under both his own name
and multiple pseudonyms. His style varied with each identity and led to
him being regarded as a literary phenomena. Amongst the many series
written were Gideon of Scotland Yard, The Toff, The Baron, Dr. Palfrey
and Inspector West, as JJ Marric, Michael Halliday, Patrick Dawlish, and
others.
During his lifetime Creasey enjoyed an ever-increasing reputation both
in the UK and overseas, especially the USA. This was further enhanced by
constant revision of his works in order to assure the best possible be
presented to his audience and also by many awards, not least of which
was being honoured twice by the Mystery Writer's of America, latterly as
Grand Master.
