Charteris, Leslie, 1907-1993
Variant namesWriter of adventure and mystery stories, b. Singapore, Leslie Charles Bowyer Yin, d. Apr. 16, 1993. Attended Cambridge University which he left after success of his early books, changing his name to Leslie Charteris. Best known for his "Saint" detective stories, on which were based movies and popular television program of the same name.
From the description of Letter to Sigmn [sic] R Lewis, 1945 March 13. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 57595896
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associatedWith | Dannay, Frederic, 1905-1982. | person |
associatedWith | Margulies, Leo, 1900-1975. | person |
associatedWith | Straubing, Harold Elk, 1918- | person |
associatedWith | William A. Bradley Literary Agency, 1923-1982 | corporateBody |
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Birth 1907-05-12
Death 1993-04-15
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