Leslie Charteris Boeken

Een meisje wordt door een op haar fortuin beluste oom in een kasteel aan de Rivièra gevangen gehouden.

This replica of the March 1953 issue of MANHUNT digest magazine features a collection of thrilling stories from notable authors in the crime and mystery genre. Highlights include Mickey Spillane's "EVERYBODY'S WATCHING ME" and Richard S. Prather's "THE SLEEPER CAPER," alongside works by Leslie Charteris, Craig Rice, and others. Each story offers a unique narrative filled with suspense, intrigue, and unexpected twists, showcasing the vibrant storytelling of mid-20th century crime fiction.

Novels by Doyle, Maugham, Charteris, MacDonald, Gardner, Woolrick, and Fleming deal with spies and secret agents in World Wars I and II and the cold war

The Saint is back - the thirty-five original books starring the debonair classic crime hero are being republished in print and ebook with new introductions and extra content.

Contains:The bunco artists The happy suicide The good medicine The unescapable word The perfect sucker The careful terrorist

The Saint is in Portugal on the trail of a young woman whose father was in the US Army and disappeared towards the end of the war. Her father worked as an investigator, tracing large sums of money. Soon the Saint and the Ungodly are on the trail of Nazi gold. Leslie Charteris was born in Singapore and moved to England in 1919. He left Cambridge University early when his first novel was accepted for publication. He wrote novels about the Saint throughout his life, becoming one of the 20th century's most prolific and popular authors.

On the eve of World War II the Saint finds himself in the Imperial city of Vienna, his attentions divided between a very sensuous countess and some legendary diamonds -- both of which he is trying to keep out of Nazi hands. Since the days of the Holy Roman Empire, the Hapsburg Necklace has been guarded by the Austrian Nobility. But never before has it had so lovely a protector as Francesca, the Countess of Malffy. And never has it been so endangered. As the Saint and the Countess plot to save the necklace, they discover an adversary every bit as unpredictable and dedicated as Simon Templar. But is he as clever -- or as deadly?

Set in 1920s London, this classic mystery thriller introduces Simon Templar, known as The Saint, a suave and resourceful anti-hero. As he embarks on his first adventure, Templar navigates a web of intrigue and deception, using his sharp wit and cunning intellect to confront villains and seek justice. The fast-paced narrative is filled with clever plot twists and exhilarating escapades, immersing readers in a world of danger and excitement. This debut novel lays the groundwork for a beloved literary series that has captivated audiences for decades.

Detektiv řečený Svatý a jeho stále čtivé, i když již trošku naivní příběhy.

Ústřední postavou je Simon Templar, známý pod přezdívkou „Svatý“. Kdo je onen vysoký opálený muž příjemného zevnějšku, jemuž se na hony vyýbají zločinci všeho druhu a který je tak přitažlivý pro druhé pohlaví? Tento poslední dědic Robina Hooda, aby učinil spravedlnosti zadost, sečasto dostává do rozporu se zákony a je trnem v oku na policejních prefekturách mnoha zemí. Někteří policejní inspektoři by ho nejraději viděli za mřížemi, ale vždy se mu podaří je nějak přelstít a nakonec jim nezbývá než přijmout jeho pomoc při řešení nejzamotanějších řípadů. Těžiště příběhů nespočívá v akci, ale v psychologické studii jednotlivých postav, v barvitém vylíčení prostředí zejména tam, kde jde o exotické země, a v neposlední řadě v humánním přístupu, kterým jsou akcentovány. Věříme, že tento romantizující typ detektivního žánru, který je reakcí na drsnou školu, si najde oblibu i u nás.