Honeymoon for one. Barbara Lawn is about to marry the Toff's old chum, Major Guy Lessing - against her father's wishes - in a gripping tale of blackmail and murder.The novel combines intrigue, suspense, and Creasey’s trademark fast-paced storytelling, making it a thrilling and engaging read for fans of classic detective fiction.
The Toff and the Runaway Bride is another novel in John Creasey’s "The Toff" series, featuring the suave and resourceful amateur detective, Richard Rollison, commonly known as "The Toff." Published in 1959, this mystery sees Rollison taking on the case of a runaway bride under mysterious circumstances.
The story begins when the bride, just moments away from her wedding, suddenly disappears without explanation. Rollison, with his usual charm and quick thinking, is called in to investigate. What seems like a simple case of cold feet quickly escalates into a far more dangerous mystery involving kidnapping, blackmail, and potentially deadly consequences.
As The Toff digs deeper into the lives of the bride, the groom, and their families, he uncovers hidden secrets, shocking motives, and a web of deception. The case leads him through high society and the criminal underworld, testing his skills at every turn. With danger closing in, Rollison must work quickly to solve the case and ensure the safety of the missing bride
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