Canning, Victor
Overview
Works: | 360 works in 1,409 publications in 8 languages and 19,968 library holdings |
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Genres: | Fiction Drama Juvenile works Thrillers (Motion pictures) Suspense fiction Detective and mystery films Film adaptations Comedy films Detective and mystery fiction Fantasy fiction |
Roles: | Author, Bibliographic antecedent, Author of screenplay, Conceptor, Contributor |
Classifications: | PR6005.A486, 823.912 |
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Most widely held works about
Victor Canning
- Family plot by Alfred Hitchcock( Visual )
- Venetian bird h[viderecording]( Visual )
- John Cushman Associates records by John Cushman Associates( )
- by Frederic Dannay( )
- by John Cushman Associates( )
Most widely held works by
Victor Canning
Vanishing point by
Victor Canning(
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13 editions published between 1982 and 2012 in English and Undetermined and held by 739 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Maurice Crillon is a brilliant French artist and art forger with a silver tongue and a silken touch with women. When his mother dies he learns that his father was an English baronet. His curiosity gets the better of him and he decides to meet his parent. But then he becomes entangled in an adventure in which he unwittingly becomes the quarry of the security services of two nations. Agents for the Mafia are also extremely interested in Crillon - and all of them are bent on recovering certain incriminating documents which have now fallen into his possession...--
13 editions published between 1982 and 2012 in English and Undetermined and held by 739 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Maurice Crillon is a brilliant French artist and art forger with a silver tongue and a silken touch with women. When his mother dies he learns that his father was an English baronet. His curiosity gets the better of him and he decides to meet his parent. But then he becomes entangled in an adventure in which he unwittingly becomes the quarry of the security services of two nations. Agents for the Mafia are also extremely interested in Crillon - and all of them are bent on recovering certain incriminating documents which have now fallen into his possession...--
The runaways by
Victor Canning(
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53 editions published between 1971 and 2013 in English and held by 693 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A rebellious youth fleeing from reform school befriends a young cheetah who has escaped from the Longleat Lion Park
53 editions published between 1971 and 2013 in English and held by 693 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A rebellious youth fleeing from reform school befriends a young cheetah who has escaped from the Longleat Lion Park
Birdcage : a novel by
Victor Canning(
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19 editions published between 1978 and 1982 in English and Undetermined and held by 684 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Set in Portugal, Gloucestershire and London, the book is a story of love and suspense
19 editions published between 1978 and 1982 in English and Undetermined and held by 684 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Set in Portugal, Gloucestershire and London, the book is a story of love and suspense
The Rainbird pattern by
Victor Canning(
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19 editions published between 1972 and 2010 in English and held by 625 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
19 editions published between 1972 and 2010 in English and held by 625 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Fall from grace by
Victor Canning(
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15 editions published between 1980 and 2012 in English and held by 624 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
John Corbin is an expert gardener, good-looking and charming, much indulged by ladies young and old. He's a rogue who believes that the world owes him a living. His weaknesses: women and money. He lands a job writing the history of the gardens of Illaton Manor, where his employer is the Bishop of Testerburgh. There, Corbin is able to take advantage of a cabin and extensive research facilities. And the circumstances enable him to seduce his beautiful co-worker, Rachel Harrison - and even convince himself of his love for her. But then along comes the chance to turn a dishonest buck
15 editions published between 1980 and 2012 in English and held by 624 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
John Corbin is an expert gardener, good-looking and charming, much indulged by ladies young and old. He's a rogue who believes that the world owes him a living. His weaknesses: women and money. He lands a job writing the history of the gardens of Illaton Manor, where his employer is the Bishop of Testerburgh. There, Corbin is able to take advantage of a cabin and extensive research facilities. And the circumstances enable him to seduce his beautiful co-worker, Rachel Harrison - and even convince himself of his love for her. But then along comes the chance to turn a dishonest buck
The crimson chalice by
Victor Canning(
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19 editions published between 1976 and 2016 in English and held by 579 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A retelling of the life and times of King Arthur and the members of his court
19 editions published between 1976 and 2016 in English and held by 579 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A retelling of the life and times of King Arthur and the members of his court
Flight of the grey goose by
Victor Canning(
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18 editions published between 1973 and 2013 in English and held by 564 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Samuel M., or `Smiler, ' is on the run from the police, who want to get him back in a reform school. Using some ingenuity and what little money he has, Smiler, with his K-9 friend Bacon tagging along, is determined to get to Scotland, to where his father should soon return, and be able to clear Smiler's name. Along the way he encounters several interesting people, including Bob, a truck driver who gives Smiler a ride, and the uniquely poetic professor. Smiler eventually hops a train that he rides North to Scotland. Once in Scotland, Smiler comes across a wounded grey goose, which he decides to keep until its wing heals and it can fly once again. Smiler is soon befriended by a girl named Laura, and is soon introduced to the Laird. The Laird allows Smiler to stay at his home while he must go away, so that Smiler can watch the house and wait for the goose to fly again. One day, Smiler discovers a secret underwater cavern - and the long lost Elphinstone treasure. He returns to the house, excited to have found the jewels, and waits for the Laird to return to see the Jewels. But two vexatious men do not plan to ever let the treasure get to the Laird
18 editions published between 1973 and 2013 in English and held by 564 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Samuel M., or `Smiler, ' is on the run from the police, who want to get him back in a reform school. Using some ingenuity and what little money he has, Smiler, with his K-9 friend Bacon tagging along, is determined to get to Scotland, to where his father should soon return, and be able to clear Smiler's name. Along the way he encounters several interesting people, including Bob, a truck driver who gives Smiler a ride, and the uniquely poetic professor. Smiler eventually hops a train that he rides North to Scotland. Once in Scotland, Smiler comes across a wounded grey goose, which he decides to keep until its wing heals and it can fly once again. Smiler is soon befriended by a girl named Laura, and is soon introduced to the Laird. The Laird allows Smiler to stay at his home while he must go away, so that Smiler can watch the house and wait for the goose to fly again. One day, Smiler discovers a secret underwater cavern - and the long lost Elphinstone treasure. He returns to the house, excited to have found the jewels, and waits for the Laird to return to see the Jewels. But two vexatious men do not plan to ever let the treasure get to the Laird
The Doomsday carrier by
Victor Canning(
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21 editions published between 1976 and 2012 in English and held by 554 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Jean Blackwell works at Fadledean, a Ministry of Defence research station. Involved in a new project, her work with a chimpanzee named Charlie involves research into biological warfare. But security there is severely compromised when, alone on duty, Jean falls down in a faint. And despite Fadledean's strict safety regime, Charlie is able to make his escape from the station. The chimpanzee, having been injected with plague bacilli, will become highly infectious after a three-week incubation period. Now, the hunt is on for Charlie
21 editions published between 1976 and 2012 in English and held by 554 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Jean Blackwell works at Fadledean, a Ministry of Defence research station. Involved in a new project, her work with a chimpanzee named Charlie involves research into biological warfare. But security there is severely compromised when, alone on duty, Jean falls down in a faint. And despite Fadledean's strict safety regime, Charlie is able to make his escape from the station. The chimpanzee, having been injected with plague bacilli, will become highly infectious after a three-week incubation period. Now, the hunt is on for Charlie
Birds of a feather by
Victor Canning(
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15 editions published between 1985 and 2012 in English and Undetermined and held by 540 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"A fortunate man, Sir Anthony Swale is married to a loyal wife; he lives in a grand house in Somerset and leads a very privileged life. He devotes most of his time to collecting rare art treasures, particularly from behind the Iron Curtain. And he will pay any price for the right piece - including treason. But then his treachery is discovered - and agents working for the Government decide it is time to take discreet action."--Publisher description
15 editions published between 1985 and 2012 in English and Undetermined and held by 540 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"A fortunate man, Sir Anthony Swale is married to a loyal wife; he lives in a grand house in Somerset and leads a very privileged life. He devotes most of his time to collecting rare art treasures, particularly from behind the Iron Curtain. And he will pay any price for the right piece - including treason. But then his treachery is discovered - and agents working for the Government decide it is time to take discreet action."--Publisher description
The Kingsford mark by
Victor Canning(
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14 editions published between 1975 and 2013 in English and Spanish and held by 537 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
14 editions published between 1975 and 2013 in English and Spanish and held by 537 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The Satan sampler by
Victor Canning(
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11 editions published between 1979 and 1982 in English and held by 522 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Attempting to free his family's country estate from its twenty-year lease to the Felbeck Foundaton for the Preservation of the Christian Heritage, Richard Sayton soon realizes that the foundation's intentions are not strictly charitable
11 editions published between 1979 and 1982 in English and held by 522 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Attempting to free his family's country estate from its twenty-year lease to the Felbeck Foundaton for the Preservation of the Christian Heritage, Richard Sayton soon realizes that the foundation's intentions are not strictly charitable
Firecrest by
Victor Canning(
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13 editions published between 1971 and 1992 in 3 languages and held by 505 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
13 editions published between 1971 and 1992 in 3 languages and held by 505 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The finger of Saturn by
Victor Canning(
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12 editions published between 1973 and 1975 in English and held by 491 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
12 editions published between 1973 and 1975 in English and held by 491 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The mask of memory by
Victor Canning(
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23 editions published between 1974 and 2013 in 4 languages and held by 484 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Roman
23 editions published between 1974 and 2013 in 4 languages and held by 484 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Roman
The house of the seven flies by
Victor Canning(
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22 editions published between 1952 and 2003 in English and held by 474 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When a quarter of a million pounds worth of diamonds is stolen several interested people set off to retrieve them
22 editions published between 1952 and 2003 in English and held by 474 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When a quarter of a million pounds worth of diamonds is stolen several interested people set off to retrieve them
The painted tent by
Victor Canning(
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11 editions published between 1974 and 2016 in English and held by 463 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"A peregrine falcon is Smiler's companion at the Gypsy farm where Smiler makes his home."
11 editions published between 1974 and 2016 in English and held by 463 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"A peregrine falcon is Smiler's companion at the Gypsy farm where Smiler makes his home."
Memory boy by
Victor Canning(
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1 edition published in 1981 in English and held by 463 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
1 edition published in 1981 in English and held by 463 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Doubled in diamonds by
Victor Canning(
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21 editions published between 1966 and 2005 in English and held by 444 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Rex Carver is a busy London private eye whose work takes him far from home. His current case involves millions in diamonds to be traded for heroin and opium. He encounters a very attractive set of Chinese twins, who just so happen to be agents of the People's Republic of China. Now the fun is about to really begin!
21 editions published between 1966 and 2005 in English and held by 444 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Rex Carver is a busy London private eye whose work takes him far from home. His current case involves millions in diamonds to be traded for heroin and opium. He encounters a very attractive set of Chinese twins, who just so happen to be agents of the People's Republic of China. Now the fun is about to really begin!
The whip hand by
Victor Canning(
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18 editions published between 1965 and 2011 in English and held by 435 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
18 editions published between 1965 and 2011 in English and held by 435 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Queen's pawn by
Victor Canning(
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23 editions published between 1969 and 2013 in 4 languages and held by 390 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
23 editions published between 1969 and 2013 in 4 languages and held by 390 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
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- Arthur King
- Hitchcock, Alfred 1899-1980 Performer Producer Restager Director Film editor Author Actor
- Black, Karen 1939-2013 Performer Actor
- Dern, Bruce Performer Actor
- Harris, Barbara 1935- Performer Actor
- Devane, William 1939- Performer Actor
- Williams, John 1932- Composer
- Universal Pictures (Firm) Producer Distributor
- Carver, Rex (Fictitious character)
- Lehman, Ernest 1915-2005 Scenarist Author of screenplay Author Contributor
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Adventure and adventurers Arthur,--King Arthurian romances Britons Canning, Victor Cheetah Children's stories Chimpanzees College teachers Detective and mystery stories Detective and mystery stories, American Detective and mystery stories, English England England--Devon England--London England--Salisbury Plain English fiction English language Ex-nuns Extortion Great Britain Heirs Intelligence service Jewelry theft Kidnapping Kings and rulers Memory Missing persons Murder--Investigation Peregrine falcon Pirates Private investigators Psychics Queen Elizabeth 2 (Ship) Ransom Research Runaways (Vaughan, Brian K.) Runaway teenagers Science--Experiments Scientists Scotland Spies Spy stories Suspense fiction Swindlers and swindling Taxicab drivers Teenage boys Thrillers (Motion pictures) United States Women mediums
Alternative Names
Canning, Victor
Canning, Victor 1911-1986
Gould, Alan.
Gould, Alan 1911-
Gould, Alan 1911-1986
Victor Canning britischer Schriftsteller
Victor Canning britisk skribent
Victor Canning Brits schrijver (1911-1986)
Victor Canning brittisk författare
Victor Canning écrivain britannique
Victor Canning escritor británico
Victor Canning scriitor britanic
Victor Canning scrittore inglese
Виктор Канинг
Виктор Каннинг
Гоулд А
Гоулд А. 1911-1986
Каннинг, Виктор 1911-
Кэннинг, Виктор
ヴィクター・カニング
カニング, ヴィクター
維克多·坎寧
Languages
English
(381)
Spanish (8)
German (6)
French (4)
Russian (2)
Multiple languages (2)
Portuguese (1)
Italian (1)
Spanish (8)
German (6)
French (4)
Russian (2)
Multiple languages (2)
Portuguese (1)
Italian (1)
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