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The Wanton Princess by Dennis Wheatley 1960's Hardback Vintage Book First Edition BCA

The Wanton Princess by Dennis Wheatley 1960's Hardback Vintage Book First Edition BCA

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The Wanton Princess by Dennis Wheatley Vintage Hardback Classic Historical Romance Adventure Novel, First Edition Thus 1966.

Dennis Wheatley takes us once more on a thrilling journey through time to Georgian England and Napoleonic France in this classic novel The Wanton Princess with his dashing hero Roger Brook enthralling us again with his escapades. This super vintage book club first edition comes to you straight from the 1960's still in bright and clean condition with the fabulous almost psychedelic dust jacket for this thrilling historical novel based around the true events of the Napoleonic wars during the years 1800 - 1805.

The novel finds Roger Brook, the series' protagonist confronting the evil forces that threaten Europe, he is back in France, where he becomes entangled in a dangerous game.

The Wanton Princess of the title is Napoleon's beautiful but immoral and concupiscent sister, Pauline Le Clerc, who plots and schemes whilst Napoleon's insatiable lust for power leads him to wage wars against various nations, including Prussia, Austria, and Hanover. As the French emperor sets his sights on Poland, the Baltic region, and even Russia, Roger Brook must use all his skills and resources to protect his homeland and prevent further bloodshed.

Editorial Review:

"Mr Wheatley's historical detail is impeccable." - The Sunday Times

 The Prince of Story Tellers here again gives us the most exciting genre defying fiction, seamlessly blended with true history making 200,000 words of compulsive reading.

Nobody could merge such flawless sense of historical time and place with believable fictional characters as Dennis Wheatley did in his thrilling books stuffed full of gripping adventure, suspense and romance.

Worth owning for the psychedelic dust jacket alone with the looming face of Napoleon and the Madame Récamier style image of the Wanton Princess. Some of these collectable old Book Club wrappers are just stunning. The book club was run out of the Charing Cross offices of the famous London Bookshop Foyles in the 20th century and these lovely decorative vintage books are fun to collect, rarely found in such pristine condition.

An irresistible read for fans of Dennis Wheatley classic novels and as enjoyable today as it was in the 1960's.

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Condition Notes: EXCELLENT

EXCELLENT:

This is fresh from the attic in excellent vintage condition .

Near pristine condition with very minimal signs of age and wear. Hard to find these very popular Roger Brook Series books in such a good state as they have usually been read and read again.

The very attractive wrapper is neat and fresh, with just a couple of minor rubs and creases.

All the pages are sharp and clean with no messy graffiti of any kind.

Book is robust, bright and fresh pages sharp and clean, not inscribed and no graffiti anywhere.

No foxing at all, just a hint of the slightest tanning to pages.

Spine Intact and good with titles visible and minor wear.

Matt board Covers are firm and good with minimal nudges to tips of corners.

Please remember this vintage book has been loved before and is not new condition is graded taking this into consideration.

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SIZE: Height 19 cms x Width 12.5 cms.
FORMAT: Hardback
PAGES: 311

Kittys Reader Notes

"The lady of the title was Napoleon's favourite sister, Pauline, acknowledged to be the most beautiful and said to be one of the most licentious young women in the Paris of her day.

The story covers the years 1800 to 1805 -- those years when the Grande armee assembled at Boulogne, never ceased to menace England with invasion. It opens with Roger Brook, Prime Minister Pitt's most resourceful secret agent quarrelling with his master. He returns to France and the service of Napoleon, crosses the Alps with him and is present at Marengo. But soon loyalty to Britain sends him to Russia, where he is an unwilling party to the assassination of the mad Czar Paul.

Back in England a fatal-sword thrust results in bitter breach between him and the great love of his life, Georgina, Countess of St. Ermins. Again he seeks distraction abroad, becomes Pauline's lover..."

Part of the highly regarded Roger Brook series this novel reads well as a standalone novel or offers even more enjoyment if read as part of the broader series set in chronological order.

Other highly popular series by the Dennis Wheatley were the:

•The Black Magic Series
•The Roger Brook Series
•The Gregory Sallust Series
•The Duke de Richleau Series
•The Molly Fountain Series
•The Julian Day Series
•The Lost World Series

Well worth a read if you love Dennis Wheatley books and these classic 20th century thriller novels.

BOOK HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Hardback
  • Collectable
  • First Edition
  • Vintage Historical Romance Novel

BOOK ERA:

  • 1960's Vintage Books

This vintage book has been specially selected by Kitty for good quality and its individual appeal.

Author Bio & Publication

Read about the life of Dennis Wheatley and browse more of his books


Dennis Wheatley (1897 - 1977) wrote 'The Wanton Princess'.

Publisher: The Book Club
Date: 1966
Edition: First Edition Thus BCA (First time published in this format)
Binding: Hardback
Dust Jacket: Full Colour

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  • Genre: Fiction, History, Adventure, and Romance

SKU:KT-Wan-236HB479

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