Title: The man in the blue mask
Description: 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. . .
Subjects: Antique dealers, Fiction, Jewel thieves, John Mannering (Fictitious character), English Detective and mystery stories, Jewelry theft