Secondhand Dennis Wheatley Collection Bargain Book Box SP2357

Secondhand Dennis Wheatley Collection Bargain Book Box

Step back into the golden age of thrillers with this striking collection of fifteen secondhand hardcover novels by the "Prince of Thriller Writers," Dennis Wheatley. This box features a unified set of his works (likely the Heron Books edition), characterized by their distinctive red faux-leather bindings and intricate gold tooling. The selection spans his most famous genres, including the black magic tales The Devil Rides Out era (represented here by The Satanist and To The Devil - A Daughter), the Napoleonic spy adventures of Roger Brook, and the WWII exploits of Gregory Sallust. Each book is secondhand and may show signs of wear.

1. Codeword - Golden Fleece Set during the Second World War, this thriller follows a group of resistance fighters and spies as they attempt to smuggle the Polish gold reserves out of the country before they fall into Nazi hands.

2. The Rising Storm Part of the Roger Brook series, this historical adventure plunges the master spy into the turmoil of the French Revolution. As the Terror rises, Brook must navigate the deadly politics of Robespierre to save the woman he loves.

3. The Satanist A gripping occult thriller where a young widow discovers her husband was murdered by a satanic cult. To avenge him, she infiltrates the group, risking her soul to expose their dark rituals.

4. The Strange Story of Linda Lee A departure from his usual spies and soldiers, this novel follows a wealthy young woman who runs away with a gangster. It is a fast-paced crime adventure that moves from the high society of London to the criminal underworld.

5. The Haunting of Toby Jugg A paralyzed RAF pilot is sent to a remote house in Wales to recover, but he soon suspects his doctor is trying to drive him mad with spider-like manifestations. A classic of psychological horror and the occult.

6. The Sword of Fate Roger Brook returns in this adventure set in the Middle East and India. Mixing romance and espionage, Brook finds himself involved in the complex political maneuvering of the Napoleonic wars on a new front.

7. The Wanton Princess Roger Brook becomes intimately involved with Pauline Bonaparte, the sister of Napoleon. This historical spy novel blends real history with fiction as Brook uses his position to influence the course of the French Empire.

8. The Fabulous Valley An adventure story set in southern Africa. The Heirs of the Kingdom family travel to the dark continent to claim an inheritance, leading to a journey filled with danger, wildlife, and the search for a legendary valley.

9. Desperate Measures As Napoleon retreats from Moscow, Roger Brook is in the thick of the action. He must use all his wits to survive the freezing Russian winter and the collapsing French army while continuing his secret mission for England.

10. To The Devil - A Daughter One of Wheatley's most famous black magic novels. A father signs a pact with the devil to save his business, promising his daughter to a satanic order. Years later, an American writer tries to save her from a fate worse than death.

11. The Dark Secret of Josephine Roger Brook is back in France, where he uncovers a secret that could destroy the Emperor Napoleon. The story revolves around the Empress Josephine and the political intrigues of the French court.

12. Mayhem in Greece A post-war thriller set in Greece during the civil war. It is a tale of espionage and guerrilla warfare, capturing the chaotic atmosphere of a country torn apart by conflicting ideologies.

13. V for Vengeance Featuring Wheatley's other great hero, Gregory Sallust. Set in 1940, Sallust is stranded in occupied France and must organize a resistance cell to fight back against the German invaders.

14. Faked Passports Gregory Sallust travels through Nazi Germany and into Russia on a dangerous mission. To survive, he must adopt multiple disguises and outsmart the Gestapo in a high-stakes game of cat and mouse.

15. The Launching of Roger Brook The first book in the Roger Brook saga. It introduces the young Englishman who becomes Prime Minister Pitt's secret agent, chronicling his early life and his entry into the world of espionage just as the French Revolution begins.