The Toff and the Golden Boy
by
John Creasey
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Mystery
Business & Economics
Format
Hardcover
Pages
160
Language
English
Published
May 28, 1993
Publisher
Chivers Large print (Chivers, Windsor, Paragon & C
ISBN-10
0745186076
ISBN-13
9780745186078
Description
London is on edge as a wave of robberies sweeps through its small tobacconist shops, leaving shopkeepers visibly shaken. In an atmosphere thick with tension, shadows of violence loom, creating a palpable fear that grips the community. Amidst this chaos, a classic figure emerges: a debonair gentleman known as the Toff. With charm and a knack for sleuthing, he is determined to unearth the culprits behind this disturbing trend.
As the story unfolds, the Toff collaborates with a fresh and eager talent—a young man whose ambition and golden-boy charm add a dynamic layer to their partnership. Together, they traverse the city’s underbelly, facing perilous situations and delving into the lives of those involved. Their quest is not just to solve the case, but to restore a sense of safety and normalcy to the neighborhood.
As they piece together clues and confront the menacing figures behind the robberies, their relentless pursuit of justice unveils deeper layers of deception and intrigue. The duo soon finds themselves in a high-stakes game, where not only their reputations but their lives hang in the balance.
Friendship and rivalry intertwine, revealing the complexities of their personalities. The golden boy learns from the Toff's seasoned expertise, while the Toff finds fresh perspective in his partner’s enthusiasm. This adventure not only tests their mettle but also transforms their understanding of right and wrong in a world where appearances can be deceiving.
As the story unfolds, the Toff collaborates with a fresh and eager talent—a young man whose ambition and golden-boy charm add a dynamic layer to their partnership. Together, they traverse the city’s underbelly, facing perilous situations and delving into the lives of those involved. Their quest is not just to solve the case, but to restore a sense of safety and normalcy to the neighborhood.
As they piece together clues and confront the menacing figures behind the robberies, their relentless pursuit of justice unveils deeper layers of deception and intrigue. The duo soon finds themselves in a high-stakes game, where not only their reputations but their lives hang in the balance.
Friendship and rivalry intertwine, revealing the complexities of their personalities. The golden boy learns from the Toff's seasoned expertise, while the Toff finds fresh perspective in his partner’s enthusiasm. This adventure not only tests their mettle but also transforms their understanding of right and wrong in a world where appearances can be deceiving.
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