Saint Overboard by Leslie Charteris First Edition Hodder & Stoughton 1936. No inscriptions, Saint related newspaper cutting tipped in to fep. A VG copy.

In the storm-lashed seas off Cornwall, the Saint—Simon Templar—spots a derelict yacht adrift, its decks stained with blood and mystery. Rescuing beautiful Patricia Holm from the waves, he dives into a labyrinth of art forgery, Nazi spies, and a ruthless ring smuggling treasures from Europe. As Templar outwits Interpol and a sadistic villain aboard a luxury liner, his trademark blend of derring-do, roguish charm, and moral vigilantism shines. Charteris's 1936 novel surges with nautical thrills, witty banter, and high-seas chases, transforming a maritime mishap into a pulse-pounding escapade of justice and jet-set intrigue.

Saint Overboard allures collectors as a nautical rarity in the Saint saga, its pre-WWII espionage flair a collector's delight amid Charteris's prolific pulp adventures. Readers thrill to Templar's suave exploits and the yacht's shadowy perils, evoking Sax Rohmer's exotic perils or Bulldog Drummond's swashbuckling sprees. Its cultural zest captures interwar smuggling lore and rising fascism's chill, captivating thriller enthusiasts. Collectors prize its scarcity in the canon, while readers sail through the tempestuous plots and charismatic heroics, deeming it a buoyant essential for fans of gentleman thieves and classic adventure yarns alike.