The Baron Epitaph for a Hero Steve Forrest, Sue Lloyd, Patricia Haines

Having attended the funeral of his old Army buddy, Jim Carey, Mannering is surprised to learn that the man is far from dead and the funeral was but a smoke screen. Carey is planning to steal a priceless jewel from a museum and wants the cooperation of Mannering, initially as a fence, later as a gang member and, to ensure his cooperation, Carey takes Cordelia hostage.