Highsmith, P

The Black House

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ISBN 13:: 9780393326314
author:: Highsmith, P
format:: Paperback
publisher:: W. W. Norton & Company
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2005
Pages:: 270
Dimensions:: 20.6 x 13.8 x 1.8 cm
Genre:: Books
Condition:: New
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The Black House by Patricia Highsmith is a masterful collection of short stories that evoke the darker side of suburban life. Written during a particularly dark time in the author's life, these eleven tales present a haunting portrait of human emotion, where small indiscretions and infidelities can lead to devastating consequences. In this enthralling collection, Highsmith explores the complexities of love, jealousy, and male camaraderie, revealing the destructive secrets that can simmer beneath the surface of seemingly ordinary lives. With its melancholy tone and suspenseful atmosphere, The Black House is a gripping read that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Through its powerful awareness of human emotion, this collection showcases Highsmith at her finest, weaving together stories that are both unsettling and thought-provoking.

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