About “Prelude for war”
Simon Templar, also known as the Saint, navigates a series of clever and daring situations in this novel by Leslie Charteris. He handles a fire, leads Chief Inspector Claud Eustace Teal on a confusing chase through a garden, confuses the police, and escapes with a lady. He also manages to imprison a Cabinet Minister. Throughout, he avoids getting in trouble, using his wit and resourcefulness to outsmart others and improve his situation. The story showcases his talent for getting out of difficult situations without facing consequences.
Book details
- First published
- 1938
- Latest edition
- 2014 · ISBN 9781477842782
- Pages
- 275
View more editions (5)
| Cover | Edition | Year | ISBN | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Saint Plays with Fire | 2014 | 9781477842782 | Buy on Amazon |
| Saint Plays with Fire | 2013 | 9781444766226 | Buy on Amazon | |
| Saint Plays with Fire | 2013 | 9781444766233 | Buy on Amazon | |
| The Saint Plays with Fire | 1959 | — | Buy on Amazon |
 | The Saint plays with fire | 1953 | — | Buy on Amazon |
Frequently asked questions
How many pages is Prelude for war?
Prelude for war by Leslie Charteris has 275 pages.