The Prisoner In The Mask
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
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A gripping work of historical adventure fiction, The Prisoner in the Mask chronicles the dangerous exploits of its protagonist set against the turbulent backdrop of pre-revolutionary France, weaving together political intrigue, secret societies, and daring escapades with the breathless pace that made Dennis Wheatley a master of the genre. Wheatley constructs a labyrinthine plot in which hidden identities, aristocratic conspiracies, and the shadowy machinations of powerful factions collide, keeping the reader in a state of sustained suspense. The novel illustrates Wheatley's signature talent for blending meticulous historical atmosphere with pulse-pounding adventure, rendering the era's social tensions and clandestine power struggles with vivid authenticity. Rich in period detail and populated with memorable characters caught between loyalty and betrayal, it stands as a compelling entry in Wheatley's celebrated body of work and a must-read for fans of classic British adventure fiction.
Author: Dennis Wheatley
Format: Hardback
Published: 1972, Heron Books
Genre: Historical fiction
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A gripping work of historical adventure fiction, The Prisoner in the Mask chronicles the dangerous exploits of its protagonist set against the turbulent backdrop of pre-revolutionary France, weaving together political intrigue, secret societies, and daring escapades with the breathless pace that made Dennis Wheatley a master of the genre. Wheatley constructs a labyrinthine plot in which hidden identities, aristocratic conspiracies, and the shadowy machinations of powerful factions collide, keeping the reader in a state of sustained suspense. The novel illustrates Wheatley's signature talent for blending meticulous historical atmosphere with pulse-pounding adventure, rendering the era's social tensions and clandestine power struggles with vivid authenticity. Rich in period detail and populated with memorable characters caught between loyalty and betrayal, it stands as a compelling entry in Wheatley's celebrated body of work and a must-read for fans of classic British adventure fiction.