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| Author | Leslie Charteris |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Series | The Saint |
| Genre | Mystery fiction |
| Publisher | Hodder and Stoughton |
Publication date | 1930 |
| Publication place | United Kingdom |
| Media type | Print (Hardback & Paperback) |
| Preceded by | The Last Hero |
| Followed by | Featuring the Saint (UK) Wanted for Murder (US) |
Knight Templar is the title of a mystery novel by Leslie Charteris first published in October 1930. This was the fourth book—and third full novel—featuring Charteris's Robin Hood-inspired anti-hero, Simon Templar, alias "The Saint". The title of the book is a pun on the religious organization Knights Templar. Later editions were titled The Avenging Saint and the book is also well known by this title, which was first used in a 1931 edition.