Dennis Wheatley Shadow of Tyburn Tree 1948 HC DJ Hutchinson Roger Brook

Key Details:
Title: The Shadow of Tyburn Tree
Author: Dennis Wheatley
Publisher: Hutchinson & Co. (Publishers) Ltd
Year of Publication: 1948 (Reprint: December 1948)
Edition: 45th Thousand
Format: Hardcover with Dust Jacket (protected in removable wrap)
Pages: 386
Language: English
Genre: Historical Fiction / Thriller / Adventure
Series: A Roger Brook Story

Mini Story:
Dennis Wheatley’s The Shadow of Tyburn Tree follows the daring Roger Brook—spy, adventurer, and reluctant hero—on a perilous journey through 18th-century Europe. Encountering secret plots, royal courts, and deadly intrigue from Russia to England, Brook navigates a dangerous world of political machinations and personal peril. A riveting blend of historical fiction and espionage, this is classic Wheatley—bold, richly detailed, and utterly absorbing.

Condition:
Condition: Acceptable – see detailed notes below.

This is a vintage copy in worn but intact condition:

• Dust jacket is present but heavily worn, with multiple large tears, creases, and chips; now protected in a removable sleeve.

• Map endpapers are vibrant and intact.

• Pages are complete with some age-related toning and minor foxing.

• A neat handwritten note dated “Read 1/1/67” appears on the introductory page.

• Boards show mild edge wear but binding remains sound.

• A reading or display copy with historical charm despite condition.

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