Dennis Wheatley — The Rape of Venice
London, Hutchinson, 1959. First edition. Cloth. A smart first edition of this historical espionage novel from British writer Dennis Wheatley. First edition. In the summer of 1795, Roger Brook undertook a new secret mission from his master Mr. Pitt which brought him into contact with Rinaldo Malderini - a Venetian Senator who was a disciple of the Devil. Fate takes charge with terrible results for both. Written by Dennis Yates Wheatley, a prolific British writer of thrillers and occult novels who was one of the world's best-selling authors from the 1930s through to the 1960s. In the original full cloth binding. Externally, excellent. Original unclipped dust wrapper is also excellent with the odd small spot. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean throughout. Fine . Ill.: None. Fine/Fine.
