Dawson, Jill
The Crime Writer
- ISBN 13:
- 9781444731132
- author:
- Dawson, Jill
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Sceptre
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 19.7 x 13 x 1.7 centimetres (0.1
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Literary Collections, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
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 have long fascinated her - murder, madness, and obsession. A young journalist named Ginny arrives, seeking an interview, and events take a catastrophic turn. As Dawson masterfully recreates Highsmith's twisted fantasies, she probes the darkest reaches of the imagination. This is both a brilliant portrait of a writer and a riveting tale that explores the complexities of the human psyche. With its atmospheric setting and emotionally charged narrative, The Crime Writer is a gripping novel that delves into the darker corners of the mind.