The Saint At Large [Hardcover] Leslie Charteris

Description

Hardcover is in good condition besides some wear along spine and corners. Fading/discoloration on the spine and outer edges. Some stains. No dust jacket. Pages are clean and binding is broken but still intact.

This vintage hardcover edition of “The Saint At Large” by Leslie Charteris offers collectors a glimpse into the early adventures of the beloved literary character, Simon Templar, also known as “The Saint.” First published in 1932, this novel is a quintessential example of the inter-war “thriller” genre, blending elements of crime, adventure, and humor that would later influence the works of authors like Ian Fleming and Len Deighton. Charteris’ writing style is often praised for its wit and sophistication, capturing the spirit of the era with its dashing protagonists and globetrotting escapades. While this particular copy shows signs of its age, with a worn binding and lacking the original dust jacket, the clean pages allow readers to immerse themselves in Templar’s world, where he navigates high-stakes capers and outwits his adversaries with his unique brand of justice. For fans of classic crime fiction and those interested in the evolution of the thriller genre, this vintage edition offers a unique opportunity to own a piece of literary history.