Dennis Wheatley — The Rape of Venice

London, Hutchinson, 1959. First edition. Cloth. A first edition copy of this exciting adventure novel from Dennis Wheatley's, 'Roger Brook', series, with the original unclipped dust wrapper. The first edition. In the publisher's full cloth binding with the original unclipped dust wrapper, designed by Sax. With illustrated map paste-downs and free endpapers. Dennis Wheatley's exciting adventure novel from the 'Roger Brook', series. 'The Rape of Venice', tells the story of Roger Brook's attempt to rescue his girlfriend from the clutches of Rinaldo Malderini. This action adventure series is set amidst the Napoleonic Wars, and is highly praised for its historical accuracy. Dennis Wheatley was a British writer of thrillers and was one of the most successful authors of the 20th century. His 'Gregory Sallust' series was the inspiration behind the 'James Bond', series. In the publisher's full cloth binding. Externally, excellent with little shelf wear. The original unclipped dust wrapper is in excellent condition. Light shelf wear to the edges. Internally, firmly bound. Pages very bright and clean. Fine . Ill.: None. Fine/Fine.