There could be an attempt to 'fix' a major horserace; political demonstrations are likely at a cricket match; and obstacles are put in the way of a young African-American succeeding at Wimbledon. Plenty of headaches for Commander George Gideon of Scotland Yard - and plenty of crime - not to mention trouble at home.

After a series of robberies Roger West, of Scotland Yard investigates. Then there is a killing at London’s largest department store. The victim had been living with his son-in-law, whose has a lot of explaining to do. The Chairman of the robbed store is far from helpful and West must uncover the secrets that everyone appears to be hiding.

A series of acid-throwing attacks has everyone mystified. Is it the work of young hooligans, or are there more sinister forces at play? Roger ‘Handsome’ West of Scotland Yard must solve the case, and quickly. However, he finds himself dealing with bigoted parents and a hospital full of perverts, not to mention robbery and murder along the way.

Rose Mary Bell is missing. She is a top model who works for Hugo Zana, a renowned clothes designer. Other models appear to be inexplicably leaving. The girls are being threatened and a ‘Mr. Smith’ will seemingly stop at nothing, including murder, to harm Zana's reputation. It is a complex case worthy of ‘The Toff’s’ very particular talents.

Roger West of Scotland Yard, gets involved in the callous brutality of the underworld. Chayter is released from prison, but some believe he should have served longer, whilst others are convinced of his innocence. West has to battle with those who want Chayter dead and also fight off any notion that ‘bygones should now be bygones’.

Professor Clayton is happily married, but there is another woman and also a teenage son who learns that the person he calls ‘uncle’ is actually his father. Now, Clayton is being blackmailed. Chief Inspector (‘Handsome’) West has to battle a motorcycle gang and dodge danger to himself and others as he fights to prevent the truth being revealed.

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.

The Honourable Richard Rollison, (aka ‘The Toff’) is once again on the cricket field, indulging in one of his favourite pastimes, when he is called away. A girl has been kidnapped and her life is in danger. He has to find a way through hidden secrets from a grim past in order to solve this series of crimes.

A deception is planned to try and stop corruption and deal with vice crimes that reach up to the highest levels. Scotland Yard announces its best detective, Roger West, is dead. The story is credible, as West has recently been the target of would-be assassins. Meanwhile, West attempts to penetrate the circles in which the conspirators operate.

Jim Mellor contemplates suicide. His fiancée, Judith, is distraught. His disappearance, following being accused of murder, may have some explanation in the fact that another woman, Clarissa Arden, also knows a James Mellor who is more than capable of committing murder. Can ‘The Toff’ rescue the situation and save the life of an innocent man?