Secondhand Dennis Wheatley Collection Bargain Book Box SP2356

Secondhand Dennis Wheatley Collection Bargain Book Box

Complete your collection of the "Prince of Thriller Writers" with this extensive set of eighteen secondhand Dennis Wheatley novels. Bound in the characteristic red faux-leather with ornate gold spine tooling (likely the Heron Books edition), this box features a broad selection of his most famous works. It includes key entries from the Roger Brook historical espionage saga, the Gregory Sallust war thrillers, and his renowned occult adventures. Each book is secondhand and may show signs of wear.

1. The Shadow of Tyburn Tree Roger Brook returns in this gripping spy thriller set in 1788. Tasked by William Pitt with a secret mission to Russia, Brook must navigate the intrigues of Catherine the Great's court while dodging dangers that could lead him to the gallows.

2. Three Inquisitive People A classic mystery that introduces the Duke de Richleau, Simon Aron, and Richard Eaton. The trio finds themselves entangled in a dark puzzle involving a grim ancestral home and a series of inexplicable events.

3. The Scarlet Impostor The first novel to feature Gregory Sallust, often cited as an inspiration for James Bond. Set in the early days of World War II, Sallust infiltrates Nazi Germany on a dangerous mission to contact a burgeoning anti-Hitler conspiracy.

4. The Island Where Time Stands Still An adventure tale where a group of travelers is shipwrecked on an uncharted island in the South Seas. They discover a lost Chinese dynasty ruling over the island, untouched by the passage of centuries.

5. The Prisoner in the Mask A historical adventure featuring the Duke de Richleau. It acts as a prequel to his modern adventures, recounting his youth in late 19th-century France and his involvement in the mystery of the Man in the Iron Mask.

6. The Irish Witch Roger Brook is sent to Ireland to investigate the United Irishmen rebellion. Amidst the political turmoil, he encounters a beautiful and mysterious woman who may hold the key to the uprising's success or failure.

7. Contraband A fast-paced thriller involving international smuggling rings. The protagonist infiltrates a criminal organization, leading to a high-stakes game of cat and mouse across Europe.

8. The White Witch of the South Seas An adventure set in the Pacific islands featuring religious cults and dark magic. A young man travels to the tropics and falls under the spell of a powerful and enigmatic woman.

9. The Haunting of Toby Jugg A psychological horror story about a paralyzed RAF pilot recovering in a remote Welsh castle. He begins to suspect that his doctor is a satanist intent on driving him insane with terrifying spider-like apparitions.

10. The Ravishing of Lady Mary Ware Roger Brook continues his fight against Napoleon. In this installment, he risks everything to save the honor of Lady Mary Ware while conducting espionage deep within enemy territory.

11. The Rape of Venice Set during the decline of the Venetian Republic, Roger Brook navigates the decadent and treacherous waters of Venetian politics while trying to thwart French ambitions in Italy.

12. Unholy Crusade A modern adventure set in Mexico. The search for a lost fortune leads the protagonist into a conflict involving revolutionaries, corrupt officials, and the dark legacy of the Aztecs.

13. The Ka of Gifford Hillary A supernatural thriller where Gifford Hillary is murdered but his spirit survives. He must watch helplessly as his killer plots against his country, striving to find a way to intervene from beyond the grave.

14. The Forbidden Territory The debut adventure of the Duke de Richleau. Along with his friends Simon Aron and Richard Eaton, the Duke travels behind the Iron Curtain into Soviet Russia to rescue an imprisoned American friend.

15. They Found Atlantis A classic "lost world" adventure. An expedition sets out to find the legendary sunken city, discovering that the ancient civilization is not only real but still thriving beneath the ocean.

16. Come Into My Parlour Gregory Sallust returns in this World War II thriller. After the fall of France, he is stranded in enemy territory and must use his wits and disguises to evade capture and strike back at the Nazis.

17. The Eunuch of Stamboul A spy thriller set in the exotic and dangerous city of Istanbul. The hero, S.S. Van Horne, uncovers a conspiracy that threatens the stability of Turkey, facing harem intrigues and a ruthless enemy.

18. The Satanist A gripping occult novel where a young widow discovers her husband was murdered by a satanic cult. Determined to get justice, she infiltrates the group, risking her soul to expose their evil practices.