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This anthology gathers an assortment of short stories written by Leslie Charteris, each integrating fantasy or science‑fiction twists. All tales feature the well‑known private investigator Simon Templar, the Saint, and include titles such as "The Gold Standard" (1933) and "The Convenient Monster" (1959). An introduction by Martin H. Greenberg and an afterword by Charteris frame the selection, offering context for the reader.
First publish date: 1982
Genre: General Fiction/Short Stories
Authors: Leslie Charteris
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