The Scorpio Letters

The Scorpio Letters is a 1964 thriller novel by the British writer Victor Canning.^[1] Following this stand-alone novel he began his Rex Carver series with The Whip Hand the following year.

The Scorpio Letters

First edition
Author	Victor Canning
Language	English
Genre	Thriller
Publisher	Heinemann
Publication date	1964
Publication place	United Kingdom
Media type	Print

Synopsis

George Constantine is a friend of a professor being targeted by a blackmail ring, which is similarly threatening three other prominent British figures - a politician, a businessman and an actress. Joining forces with the actress' daughter, Constantine sets out to tackle the gang behind the operation, a mission that takes them across France and Switzerland.

Adaptation

In 1967 it was adapted into a film of the same title produced by MGM Television, which aired on American television but was also given a cinematic release in several countries. Directed by Richard Thorpe it starred Alex Cord, Shirley Eaton and Laurence Naismith.^[2]