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Leslie Charteris

    12. květen 1907 – 15. duben 1993

    Lesli Charteris, autor s čínsko-anglickým původem, se proslavil především svými detektivními romány. Jeho dílo se soustředí na napínavé příběhy a vytvořil nezapomenutelnou postavu Simona Templara, známého jako „Svatý“. Charteris mistrně proplétá zápletky a napětí, čímž si získal oblibu u čtenářů detektivních příběhů.

    Leslie Charteris
    The Happy Highwayman
    The Saint in Action
    Call for the Saint
    Follow the Saint
    Svatý opět přichází
    Svatý pokračuje
    • 2024

      Meet the Tiger

      • 210 stránek
      • 8 hodin čtení

      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.

      Meet the Tiger
    • 2021

      Manhunt, March 1953

      • 150 stránek
      • 6 hodin čtení

      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.

      Manhunt, March 1953
    • 2014

      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.

      Trust the Saint
    • 2014

      The Saint and the Templar Treasure

      • 256 stránek
      • 9 hodin čtení
      4,0(2)Ohodnotit

      Although chance brought the Saint to Provence, his entanglement in a struggle for the mysterious treasure of the Knights Templar may involve fate.

      The Saint and the Templar Treasure
    • 2014

      A fire at a country house leads to the Saint getting caught up in murder, generals, financiers and the discovery of an assassination plot designed to start a war.

      The Saint Plays with Fire
    • 2014

      The Saint gets more than he bargained for when he tries to help a friendly pastor and he discovers murder when he aids Father Christmas.

      Count on the Saint
    • 2014

      The Saint on TV

      • 236 stránek
      • 9 hodin čtení
      4,0(3)Ohodnotit

      Two adventures based on episodes of The Saint with Roger Moore: In the first, Simon Templar is gassed by a toy soldier, shot with an arrow, mowed down with a submachine gun, and blown up by a plastic bomb hidden in a light fixture. The Saint has become an unwilling participant in The Death Game. In the second tale, having discovered who was behind Death Game, Saint discovers a blackmailer of evil distinction who just won't give up. 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.

      The Saint on TV
    • 2014

      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.

      Call for the Saint
    • 2014

      The Saint in the Sun

      • 240 stránek
      • 9 hodin čtení

      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.

      The Saint in the Sun
    • 2014

      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.

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