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She Was A Lady
by Leslie Charteris
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine
- Seller
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London, Greater London, United Kingdom
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About This Item
UK: Hodder & Stoughton, 1931. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Near Fine. She Was A Lady by Leslie Charteris First Edition Hodder & Stoughton 1931. Very small name inscription to ffep. No foxing or toning to contents or edges. Unblemished throughout. Covers are near fine, completely unmarked and without bumping or rubbing. No darkening or fading to spine. "She Was A Lady" is a novel written by Leslie Charteris, the creator of the popular character Simon Templar, also known as "The Saint." In this novel, the charismatic and roguish Simon Templar finds himself entangled in a web of intrigue and mystery. The story begins with a chance encounter that leads to Simon Templar's involvement in the affairs of a glamorous and enigmatic woman. The novel is a thrilling combination of crime and adventure, as Templar takes on criminals, navigates dangerous situations, and uses his wit and resourcefulness to solve complex mysteries. Leslie Charteris's writing is known for its fast-paced action and clever plotting, making "She Was A Lady" a classic entry in the series and a must-read for fans of The Saint.
Synopsis
She Was a Lady is the title of a mystery novel by Leslie Charteris featuring his creation, Simon Templar, alias The Saint. The novel was first published in magazine serial form in 1930, and was first published in complete form in the United Kingdom by Hodder and Stoughton in 1931. This was the seventh book chronicling Templar's adventures, and the fourth full novel. Like other early Simon Templar novels, this book underwent a number of name changes in succeeding editions.
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- Bookseller
- Brought to Book Ltd
(GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 007638
- Title
- She Was A Lady
- Author
- Leslie Charteris
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st Edition 1st Printing
- Publisher
- Hodder & Stoughton
- Place of Publication
- UK
- Date Published
- 1931
- Weight
- 1.43 lbs
- Keywords
- She Was A Lady by Leslie Charteris First Edition Hodder & Stoughton 1931
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- Rubbing
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- Edges
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- First Edition
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- Fine
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- Spine
- The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....
- FFEP
- A common abbreviation for Front Free End Paper. Generally, it is the first page of a book and is part of a single sheet that...
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