The Hon Richard Rollison had faced death in many forms in the course of his chequered career - but the Doc's prescription sent a chill down even his spine....Death by Fire! Would the Toff's skill be enough to bring to justice the kidnapper of an innocent child - and save himself from being burnt alive?

The Bullion Boys had brought off the smartest coup since the Great Train Robbery and 'Handsome' West - glamour boy of the Yard - became a target for both the Press and the criminals. Ruthless, desperate and terrifying in their ingenuity, the thieves stopped at nothing to protect the gold for which so many had died - and Rogers' only clue was a splinter of glass.....