Chorion acquires estate of Dennis Wheatley, top selling author best known for stylish thrillers and occult classics of 1950s and 1960s.

London 26 March 2008 - Chorion has acquired the estate of Dennis Wheatley, one of the best-selling authors of the 1950s and 1960s. Known for his stylish thrillers, whodunit mysteries and occult classics, Wheatley's works were also made into films, the most successful of which was The Devil Rides Out. The announcement was made today by Tamsen Harward, Literary Estates Business Manager, Chorion.

At the peak of his career, Wheatley was selling over one million books a year. In addition to his novels, which included To The Devil A Daughter, Wheatley penned non-fiction works, including accounts of the Russian Revolution and King Charles II. His work is particularly distinctive for its themes of black magic and Satanism.

"Dennis Wheatley was a hugely successful author who is primed to be ‘rediscovered' by the next generation," said Harward. "Chorion is looking at the Wheatley portfolio from a fresh perspective and considering everything from republishing his out-of-print works, to new adaptations for the young adult market to television and film opportunities".

The works of Dennis Wheatley adds to Chorion's already extensive literary estate division, which owns and manages the worldwide IP rights to some of the greatest novelists and mystery writers of all time. Authors under the Chorion banner include Agatha Christie, Raymond Chandler and Georges Simenon, as well as Margery Allingham, Nicholas Freeling and Edmund Crispin. In addition to managing this extensive publishing portfolio, Chorion works across all media platforms to develop brand extension opportunities. The company's television division produces the hugely popular Agatha Christie's Poirot and Agatha Christie's Marple series.

About Chorion
Chorion is a leading provider of quality entertainment for the global marketplace. Chorion brings a combination of brand management savvy and creative vision to the development of classic literary copyrights across all media. Chorion's portfolio includes classic children's brands as well as the literary works of Agatha Christie, Raymond Chandler and Georges Simenon, among others.

Chorion has offices in London, New York, Tokyo and Sydney. Chorion operates as Chorion Silver Lining in the US.