Leslie Charteris Knihy

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.

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?

TV tie-in paperback

Simon Templar, the inimitable Saint, takes on three high adventures: The Spanish War puts him on the trail of a murder and forty thousand pounds, sterling; The Unlicensed Victuallers gives Simon a chance to play at his favorite American game - hijacking; and when a luscious movie star is threatened with blackmail in The Beauty Specialist it's the Saint to the rescue! This book collects three of Charteris' Saint novellas.

Contains 3 stories: The Simon Templar Foundation The Higher Finance The Art of Alibi "I know that all the men you've robbed and killed," Claude Eustace Teal said, "they've all deserve it -- in a way. But I also know that, technically, you're the most dangerous and persistent criminal outside of prison. I'm a police officer and my job is technicalities." Fortunately the Saint was never one for red tape. Trouble was his vocation, ... more »and troubles never come singly. In three exciting adventures Simon Templar keeps at least two steps ahead of the law...

De Saint wordt ingehuurd om Amos Klein te beschermen, een geheimzinnige auteur die een populaire en lucratieve serie spionageromans schrijft. Al snel worden de Saint en Amos Klein ontvoerd door leden van SWORD, de kwaadaardige organisatie uit Klein's romans. Het lijkt erop dat de wereld die door de beroemde auteur is gecreëerd, werkelijk tot leven is gekomen.

The book consisted of 6 stories: Bermuda: The Patient Playboy England: The Talented Husband France: The Reluctant Nudist Middle East: The Lovelorn Sheik Malaya: The Pluperfect Lady Vancouver: The Sporting Chance

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