The Baroness

The Baroness is the name of a short-lived series of espionage novels by Paul Kenyon published in the mid-1970s. This violent, though generally well-written series of books, inspired somewhat by Peter O'Donnell's Modesty Blaise, profiles the adventures of Baroness Penelope St. John-Orsini, a hedonistic playgirl by day, a cold-blooded superspy by night.

Related Topics:
Paul Kenyon - Peter O'Donnell - Modesty Blaise

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At least eight Baroness novels were published within the space of one year (1974-1975). Published at a time when male characters such as Nick Carter and Mack Bolan dominated the paperback spy series genre, The Baroness series distinguished itself by featuring a female character who was just as bloodthirsty as her male counterparts and by the graphic sex scenes contained in the stories.

Related Topics:
Nick Carter - Mack Bolan

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The Baroness series consisted of:

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• The Ecstasy Connection
• Diamonds Are for Dying
• Death is a Ruby Light
• Hard-core Murder
• Operation Doomsday
• Sonic Slave
• Flicker of Doom
• Black Gold