About “The Ace of Knaves”
The Ace of Knaves is a collection of three mystery novellas by Leslie Charteris, first published in 1937 in the United Kingdom by Hodder and Stoughton and in the United States by The Crime Club. The book features Simon Templar, also known as The Saint, a character created by Charteris. The stories mark the return of Patricia Holm, Templar’s girlfriend and partner, and Chief Inspector Claud Eustace Teal, his long-time nemesis. Later editions of the book were retitled The Saint in Action. The novellas continue the adventures of The Saint, focusing on his clever and daring exploits. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)
Book details
- First published
- 1937