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The White Witch of the South Seas Dennis Wheatley 1960's Vintage Book First Edition Hardback BCA

The White Witch of the South Seas Dennis Wheatley 1960's Vintage Book First Edition Hardback BCA

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The White Witch of the South Seas by Dennis Wheatley Classic Adventure First Edition Thus 1968 Book Club Hardback with Dust Jacket.

The White Witch of the South Seas classic vintage book by Dennis Wheatley comes to you in this fabulous fresh and bright book club first edition featuring the attractive, collectable dust jacket art by Francis Marshall.

Published in 1968, the book is part of Wheatley's Gregory Sallust series, which follows the adventures of the debonair spy Gregory Sallust. In this installment, Sallust finds himself in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where he becomes embroiled in a captivating tale of adventure and intrigue. A great read as a standalone novel but even more thrilling when read as part of the broader Gregory Sallust Series that was broadly understood to have inspired Ian Fleming's James Bond Books.

Set against the backdrop of South America, Wheatley's novel weaves a spellbinding narrative, blending elements of mystery, suspense, and the occult. Readers are taken on a thrilling journey as Sallust navigates a world of danger and espionage. Wheatley's vivid descriptions bring the exotic setting to life, immersing readers in the vibrant atmosphere of Rio de Janeiro and the South Seas.

One of Dennis Wheatley's greatest thriller classics of the 20th century.

"Need we say more ? It is again the unique Wheatley recipe.  Love, death, intrigue, suspense.... In due course it will add another million copies to Dennis Wheatley's sales"

The novel showcases Wheatley's talent for crafting thrilling tales with a touch of the supernatural. As with many of his works, this book exemplifies Wheatley's masterful skill at blending genre defying elements of adventure, espionage, romance and the occult to make an utterly compulsive read.

Fans of Dennis Wheatley's other books might also enjoy exploring his Black Magic Series, Roger Brook Series, Gregory Sallust Series, and Duke de Richleau Series, which offer a range of thrilling stories across various genres.

Nice to find one of these much loved Dennis Wheatley novels in such fabulous condition perfect eye candy for your shelf of 20th century thriller classics. 

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Kittys Notes & Book Snippet

"Gregory Sallust has enjoyed the proverbial 'nine lives of a cat'. Having survived the malice of Britain's enemies and no longer being employed actively against them, he should be permitted to live out his allotted span in peace.

But, roaming the world as a widower, when visiting Rio de Janeiro he again became drawn into perilous adventure. There, extraordinary circumstances led to his becoming the friend of a young South Seas Rajah, Ratu James Omboluku. The Ratu is there to secure finance to recover treasure from a sunken ship lying of the island that, under French protection, he rules; and he intends to use this fortune in Spanish gold for the betterment of his people.

But other, led by Pierre Lacost, an unscrupulous ex-Colonel from Algeria, are also planning to recover the treasure. Soon the shifty Brazilian millionaire Valentin de Carvalho, and his lovely young wife Olinda, come into the story. In it almost from the beginning, Gregory starts an affaire with the chic, sophisticated, passionate, Paris educated Manon de Bois-Tracy. All these people have an axe to grind and no hesitation about double-crossing each other...."

A thrilling read as a standalone novel or even more exciting when read as part of the broader Gregory Sallust series by Dennis Wheatley.

Other highly popular series by 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

As well as multiple standalone novels all a worthwhile read.


BOOK HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Hardback
  • Collectable
  • First Edition
  • Vintage Horror Book

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Author Bio & Publication

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Dennis Wheatley (1897 - 1977) wrote 'The White Witch of the South Seas'.

Publisher: The Book Club
Date: 1968
Edition: First Edition Thus BCA (First time published in this format)
Binding: Hardback
Dust Jacket: Full Colour

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 Gregory Sallust 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.

A very few spots of foxing to the exterior of the text block pages remain bright crisp and clean, 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: 309

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