The Saint and the Templar Treasure by Leslie Charteris First Edition Hodder & Stoughton 1979. No inscriptions, no foxing or toning. Appears unread. Covers fine in a near fine dust jacket. Unfaded to spine. An excellent example.

In Leslie Charteris’s The Saint and the Templar Treasure, suave adventurer Simon Templar hunts a lost Templar fortune amid modern Europe’s shadows. From London’s glittering underworld to sun-drenched Mediterranean isles, the Saint allies with a fiery historian to decode cryptic medieval clues, dodging ruthless antiquarians and shadowy syndicates. Explosive chases and clever cons ensue as Templar unearths the Knights’ fabled hoard, blending high-tech intrigue with ancient enigma. Charteris’s jaunty, irreverent tone infuses pulse-racing escapades with witty banter, celebrating the Saint’s roguish charm in a thrilling fusion of history and heist.

Leslie Charteris’s The Saint and the Templar Treasure entices collectors as a late-series rarity in the enduring Saint saga, its treasure-hunt verve akin to the adventurous romps of Ian Fleming or Hammond Innes, capturing 1980s pulp revivalism. Its cultural nod to Templar mythology appeals to thriller bibliophiles. Readers craving charismatic antiheroes and globe-trotting puzzles will delight in its breezy action and sly humor, ideal for fans of gentleman thieves. This vibrant installment melds classic escapism with contemporary flair, beguiling both archival enthusiasts and adrenaline aficionados in its golden quest of guile and glory.