516 results for 'Highsmith, Patricia'

Tom Ripley's world is one of shadows and deception, but in this fourth novel, a glimmer of compassion is revealed. A troubled young runaway arrives at his French estate, drawn into a world of secrets...

Patricia Highsmith's life was as darkly compelling as her fiction. This biography maps out her story from birth to her long self-exile in Europe, revealing her secret writing career and personal...

Patricia Highsmith - author of Strangers on a Train and The Talented Mr Ripley - was a complex and enigmatic figure. Her life was marked by secrets and contradictions, which she kept hidden from the...

Patricia Highsmith: Her Diaries and Notebooks: The New York Years, 1941-1950 by Patricia Highsmith This one-volume assemblage of her diaries and notebooks, posthumously discovered behind Highsmith's...

Patricia Highsmith's life was marked by turmoil and contradiction. A renowned author of psychological thrillers, she is best known for her novels such as 'The Talented Mr Ripley' and 'Strangers on a...

A Study Guide for Patricia Highsmith's "The Talented Mr Ripley" provides a comprehensive resource for literature students. This concise guide includes a plot summary, character analysis, author...

A struggling author's flight is delayed at the airport, and he strikes up a conversation with his former classmate Jeff in the First Class lounge. As they talk, Jeff shares a story from his past that...

A veteran British journalist living in Hong Kong investigates the disappearance of a student protestor amidst the pro-democracy demonstrations. After twenty years as an ex-pat reporter, Adrian Gyle...

Transform your home into a haven that supports your well-being and attracts success. Feng shui expert Patricia Lohan reveals a powerful yet simple truth: a happy life starts with a happy home. This...

The God Code: A Global Conspiracy The world is on the brink of a dystopian transformation, driven by a sinister New World Order. The COVID-19 pandemic has been a catalyst for this shift, as Big...

Storm Cursed by Patricia Briggs is a gripping entry in the Mercy Thompson series, where the stakes are high and the danger is real. As a car mechanic and coyote shapeshifter, Mercy finds herself at...

The Cautious Canine: How to Help Dogs Conquer Their Fears by Patricia B. McConnellMany fear-based problems can be overcome by learning how to apply desensitization and counter conditioning. By...

Patricia Williams, known as Ms. Pat, shares her unflinching and humorous memoir of growing up in Atlanta during the crack epidemic. Born and raised in a challenging environment, Pat recounts her...

Traces: The Memoir of a Forensic Scientist and Criminal InvestigatorPatricia Wiltshire's memoir takes you on a journey through the fascinating world where nature and crime intersect. You'll accompany...

The Pharmacist of Auschwitz: A Dark Tale of Murder and Greed In 1943, Victor Capesius, a 35-year-old pharmaceutical salesman from Romania, joined the Nazi SS and quickly rose to become the chief...

Opening Heaven's Door: A Journalist's Exploration of Nearing Death Awareness Patricia Pearson's thought-provoking book delves into the fascinating world of Nearing Death Awareness, where people...

Strangers on a Train by Patricia HighsmithA chilling psychological thriller about two men who form an unlikely alliance, bound together by a shared secret. When Bruno makes a proposal that seems like...

Patricia Wants to Cuddle by Samantha Allen is a darkly comedic horror novel that follows four women competing for the affection of a mysterious bachelor. As they prepare to face the cameras and the...

Patricia Wants to Cuddle is a darkly comedic horror novel that combines elements of satire and supernatural thrills. When a group of contestants arrive on a mysterious island in the Pacific...

A riveting drama of forbidden love, The Price of Salt tells the story of Therese Belivet, a stage designer trapped in a department-store job, whose life is forever changed by the arrival of Carol...

Charles Cornick and Anna Latham are tasked with investigating a mysterious disappearance in the Northern California mountains. A small town has vanished, leaving behind only their possessions. With...

Carol by Patricia Highsmith In a New York department store, Therese's life is about to take a dramatic turn. She catches the eye of a sophisticated married woman, Carol, who is choosing a present for...

Smoke Bitten is the latest thriller in a bestselling series that has captivated readers worldwide. Mercy Thompson, a car mechanic with a unique gift, finds herself facing a threat unlike any other...

Hard Times for the East End Library Girls by Patricia McBride is a captivating tale of friendship and resilience set against the backdrop of World War II. When the war reaches London, the lives of...

A Christmas Gift for the East End Library Girls by Patricia McBride is a heartwarming tale of resilience and determination set against the backdrop of wartime London. As the threat of air raids looms...

Therese, a young sales clerk, and Carol, a lonely homemaker, form an unlikely bond that blossoms into an intimate romance. As they navigate the constraints of their daily lives and the societal norms...

Patricia Neal: An Unquiet Life by Stephen Michael Shearer is a critical biography that delves into the life of the renowned actress Patricia Neal. Born in Kentucky, Neal's career spanned over sixty...

Patricia Laffan 'Devil Girl' Remembered is a biography that explores the life and career of Patricia Laffan, an Irish actress who rose to fame in the 1930s.Andrew Ross's book delves into Laffan's...

A gripping mystery set in Oslo, 1968. When Harald Olesen is found murdered in his apartment block, ambitious young detective Inspector Kolbjørn Kristiansen must navigate a complex web of lies and...

Greek Island Escape by Patricia Wilson In this heart-wrenching novel, an elderly woman's desperate search for her daughter sets off a chain of events that will change lives forever. A tragic past and...

The thirteenth novel in Patricia Cornwell's series follows Scarpetta as she returns to Virginia as a consultant pathologist. She is tasked with examining the death of a fourteen-year-old girl, which...

Patricia Gets Ready (for a date with the man that used to hit her) is a powerful play about recovery and resilience. After a year of healing, Patricia finds herself faced with an unexpected challenge...

Patricia St. John Tells Her Own Story is a deeply personal account of her life, written in her own words. With her characteristic powers of description, she brings to life the people and places that...

A New Year's Eve murder sets off a chain of events in this gripping thriller from Patricia Cornwell. An investigative reporter is found dead in icy waters, and Dr. Kay Scarpetta receives a phone call...

The Body Farm by Patricia Cornwell In the small town of Black Mountain, North Carolina, violent death is a rare occurrence. But when an 11-year-old girl's body is discovered, the community is shaken...

Crowded House: A Gripping True Crime Story In June 2017, a shocking discovery in the Wicklow Mountains led to a chain of events that horrified the nation. Fifteen dismembered body parts were found,...

The sixth book in Patricia Cornwell's Kay Scarpetta series is a chilling tale of crime and suspense. Christmas has never been a good time for Dr Kay Scarpetta, as it always seems to heighten the...

Patricia Sandoval's life story is one of extraordinary redemption. Born into a broken home and struggling with addiction and homelessness, she found herself at the lowest point in her journey.But it...

Patricia Highsmith's Eleven is a masterful collection of suspenseful short stories that showcase her unique ability to craft dark, unsettling tales of obsession and foreboding. With a foreword by...

The body of evidence has been left behind. A reclusive writer is dead, and her final manuscript has vanished. Someone is stalking Beryl Madison, making threatening phone calls that leave her...

Christmas Wishes for the Bletchley Park Girls by Patricia McBride is a heartwarming wartime saga that explores the challenges faced by the Bletchley Park girls during the fourth Christmas of the war...

The Air Raid Girls by Patricia McBride is set against the backdrop of England in 1940, as German bombs fall on London. When Lily Baker returns from a brief leave, she's forced to confront her own...

The Bletchley Park Girls by Patricia McBride In 1941, Lily Baker's life takes an unexpected turn when she is assigned to work at the mysterious Bletchley Park. Behind the scenes of this secretive...

A magical tale of suburban life takes an unexpected turn with Mrs Caliban. When Dorothy hears strange voices on the radio announcing the escape of a green-skinned sea monster, she is drawn into a...

The Talented Mr Ripley is a Level 6 Reader in the Penguin Readers series, designed for learners of English as a foreign language. This B1+ graded reader introduces language learners to a compelling...

Rick Stein's French Odyssey explores the rich culinary traditions of France through his gastronomic journey along the Canal du Midi. This collection features over 100 new recipes inspired by the...

Tom Ripley is a man with a talent for reinvention. Struggling to stay one step ahead of his creditors and the law, he's offered a chance to start anew in Europe. With a free trip and a fresh start,...

The Buckmaster Gallery is staging another Derwatt exhibition, but a new claim has emerged that the expensive masterpiece on display may be a forgery. An American collector is determined to uncover...

No Love Lost Selected Novellas by Rachel IngallsA collection of surreal and subversive tales that explore the darker side of human intimacy and relationships. From a monk transformed into a pregnant...

The Mountain Lion by Jean Stafford In this haunting novel, two siblings are sent to their uncle's Colorado mountain ranch for a summer of freedom and adventure. But as they navigate the untamed...

Lily Baker's fresh start has just begun, but the world is on the brink of war. In 1939 England, she works at the local cinema, saving her pennies to improve her life. After being attacked while...

Set against the backdrop of World War II, The Library Girls of the East End tells the story of Cordelia, who takes up the post of head librarian in a small London library. Despite her mother's...

Hardcover, 218 pages, published in 2023. In the midst of war and social upheaval, one woman's determination to make a difference becomes a beacon of hope for her community. When Cordelia accepts the...

Little Tales of Misogyny by Patricia Highsmith is a darkly satirical short-story collection that turns familiar women into sadistic psychopaths. With an eerie simplicity of style, Highsmith explores...

Patricia Polacco's poignant Christmas tale tells the story of a young boy's excitement and worry as Christmas Eve approaches. The Stowell family is eagerly awaiting the arrival of Pa, who promised to...

A Game for the Living by Patricia Highsmith is a gripping psychological thriller that explores the dark underbelly of human relationships. When two men with troubled pasts are linked to a brutal...

Silence Fallen by Patricia Briggs is a gripping novel that delves into the complexities of loyalty and power. When Mercy Thompson's bond with her pack and mate is broken, she finds herself at the...

Night Broken by Patricia Briggs is a gripping novel that introduces a new and formidable threat to the world of Mercy Thompson. When a mysterious and malevolent presence begins to wreak havoc, Mercy...

The Codebreaking Sisters: Our Secret War In 1939, the outbreak of war brought two sisters, Patricia and Jean Owtram, into the heart of Britain's secret war effort. Raised in a Lancashire country...

The Two Faces of January by Patricia HighsmithA gripping tale of suspense and deception, this novel follows two men whose lives become inextricably linked in a deadly game of cat and mouse. A conman...

Patricia Highsmith, renowned for her innovative approach to crime fiction, shares her expertise on crafting suspenseful stories in this insightful guide. With Plotting and Writing Suspense Fiction,...

Set against the vibrant backdrop of Zurich's gay scene, Patricia Highsmith's Small G: A Summer Idyll is a poignant and introspective novel that explores the complexities of love, loss, and identity...

Rich and regal, this 50th anniversary special edition of Patricia A. McKillip's beloved novel features new illustrations and a new introduction by Marjorie Liu.Set in a world of magic and wonder, the...

The Glass Cell by Patricia Highsmith In 1961, Patricia Highsmith received a letter from a prison inmate that sparked her interest in the psychological effects of incarceration. This novel is based on...

Anna Latham and Charles Cornick are an unlikely pair, bound together by their roles as Alpha and Omega in the world of werewolves. When the FBI requests their help on a local serial-killer case, they...

Patricia A. McKillip's Alphabet of Thorn is a timeless fable that weaves a captivating tale of magic, mystery and self-discovery. In the kingdom of Raine, a young orphan girl named Nepenthe is raised...

The Zodiac Experience Initiation Through the Twelve Signs by Patricia Crowther offers a unique approach to self-initiation, directly linked to the Sun's position in the zodiac. This ongoing process...

The Cry of the Owl by Patricia Highsmith is an extraordinary novel that explores the darker corners of human psychology. When Jenny spots a stranger lurking in her window, she believes it's a sign of...

Tom Ripley needs to keep his nerves steady. An American art collector claims that a valuable masterpiece is a forgery, and he wants to meet with the artist - but Tom knows the artist no longer exists...

Developing Your Five Spiritual Senses: Cultivating a Deeper Connection with the Supernatural World Patricia King guides you on a journey to discover and nurture your spiritual senses, helping you to...

Three novels by Patricia Highsmith are collected in this hardcover edition. Tom Ripley is a master of illusion and manipulation, with a disturbingly sympathetic combination of genius and psychopathy...

Frost Burned is the latest installment in Patricia Briggs' captivating series, where Mercy Thompson's life is turned upside down. After becoming the mate of Alpha werewolf Adam Hauptman, Mercy's...

Discover the rich diversity of female deities from around the world in this comprehensive encyclopedia. Patricia Monaghan's groundbreaking work brings together a vast array of goddesses and heroines...

Soul Taken is the latest gripping installment in the Mercy Thompson series by Patricia Briggs. When the vampire Wulfe vanishes, Mercy is left to navigate a complex web of supernatural threats and...

Two bodies in the woods, two secret autopsies, and a case that will test Dr Kay Scarpetta's skills like never before. When two campers are found mauled beyond recognition, Scarpetta is called in to...

The Scarpetta Factor by Patricia Cornwell As the holiday season approaches, Dr Kay Scarpetta finds herself at the centre of a deadly plot. Her increased visibility as the Chief Medical Examiner of...

The Price of Salt Or Carol by Patricia Highsmith is an engrossing tale of passion and self-discovery between two women who find each other in unexpected circumstances.Therese, a young sales clerk,...

Sydney Bartleby's thoughts are consumed by his wife Alicia, and he has devised elaborate schemes to perfect his artistic method. When she takes an unexpected vacation, Sydney seizes the opportunity...

A Dog's Ransom is a gripping psychological thriller by Patricia Highsmith. An anonymous poison pen letter writer has set their sights on an unsuspecting couple, targeting their beloved pet in a...

The Crime Writer by Jill Dawson In 1964, Patricia Highsmith retreats to a Suffolk cottage to focus on her writing and escape her fans. However, she soon finds herself confronting the dark themes that...

Intersectionality is a vital lens for understanding how social inequalities intersect and shape one another. This fully revised and expanded second edition of Intersectionality by Patricia Hill...

Patricia Highsmith's The Tremor of Forgery is a gripping novel set in Tunisia in the mid-1960s. It follows Howard Ingham, an American writer who travels abroad to gather material for a film that...

Those Who Walk Away is a tense psychological novel by Patricia Highsmith. After a tragic event, Ray Garrett's life unravels as he becomes embroiled in a cat-and-mouse game with his father-in-law Ed...

The Pyramid Texts by Patricia Spencer This collection of ancient Egyptian texts presents the earliest known examples of Egyptian writing, providing a unique insight into the spiritual and funerary...

Oxford Bookworms Library: Stage 6: American Crime Stories by John EscottSeven gripping short stories from well-known writers, including Dashiel Hammett, Patricia Highsmith, and Nancy Pickard. These...

A dark and brilliant guessing game unfolds in this gripping novel by Peter Swanson. Evoking the masters of mystery writing, such as Patricia Highsmith and Agatha Christie, Swanson refreshes the...

Write professional and effective psychotherapy treatment notes with this step-by-step guide. Patricia Csank-Baldwin, creator of Note Designer therapy note-writing software, shares her expertise to...

The Talented MR Ripley (Screen and Cinema) by Anthony Minghella A gripping screenplay adaptation of Patricia Highsmith's novel, set against the stunning backdrop of Italy. Tom Ripley, a charismatic...

Discover a revolutionary new perspective on your relationship with your dog, and learn how to communicate with them in a way that brings out the best in them.Dr. Patricia McConnell, an Applied Animal...

A list of favourite murders has been circulating online for years. Malcolm Kershaw's blog, Old Devils, featured eight of his most intriguing cases, including Agatha Christie's ABC Murders and...

Edvard Munch's photographic self-portraits offer a unique glimpse into the artist's radical vision. In the 1930s, Munch saw the camera as a means to express himself artistically, and his photographs...

A man in his thirties, feeling trapped by a life of quiet desperation, sets out to escape the familiar. He leaves behind everything and crosses into Cambodia, seeking a fresh start. As he navigates...

Therese and Carol, two women from different walks of life, find freedom and love on the open road. Their chance encounter sparks a passionate romance, one that challenges the conventions of their...

Talking about Detective Fiction is a personal history of the genre by P. D. James, drawing on her lifetime of reading and writing crime fiction.From its early beginnings with Wilkie Collins and...

Patricia Highsmith's People Who Knock on the Door is a masterful tale about blind faith and the complex ideas of justice that lie beneath the surface of respectability.In this powerful story, a...

Strangers on a Train by Patricia Highsmith is a gripping psychological thriller about two men who meet on a train and devise a sinister plan. Their seemingly perfect alibis hide a dark and twisted...

Tom Ripley detested murder, unless it was absolutely necessary. In this case, a victim of a fatal disease, who will murder for a reward in order to provide for his young widow and child. This...

This Sweet Sickness is a gripping tale of love, friendship, and the darker side of human nature. When David Kelsey's one true love, Annabelle, marries another man, he is convinced that their...

Deep Water by Patricia Highsmith is a gripping thriller about a twisted game of cat and mouse. When Melinda's love for her husband Vic soured, she began to flaunt her many affairs, leaving him with a...

A comprehensive anthology of American noir writing from the 20th century. Spanning over a century, this collection brings together 39 stories that showcase the darker side of human nature. From its...