* THE UNMISSABLE MODESTY BLAISE SHORT STORY COLLECTION * 'The finest escapist thrillers ever written' THE TIMES 'Before Buffy, before Charlie's Angels, before Purdy and Emma Peel, there was Modesty Blaise' OBSERVER In this classic collection of short stories, Modesty Blaise and her trusty lieutenant Willie Garvin find themselves fighting foes around the world. From South America to Berlin and Finland to London, they use everything that comes to hand, from a circus cannon to human kite-flying, to survive against the odds. Including 'A Better Day to Die', 'The Giggle-Wrecker', 'I Had a Date with Lady Janet', 'A Perfect Night to Break Your Neck', 'Salamander Four', and 'The Soo Girl Charity', this is an essential addition to any Modesty Blaise fan's library.