Women Crime Writers: Four Suspense Novels of the 1950s (LOA #269): Mischief / The Blunderer / Beast in View / Fools' Gold

Women Crime Writers: Four Suspense Novels of the 1950s (LOA #269): Mischief / The Blunderer / Beast in View / Fools' Gold

Sarah Weinman • Library of America

This edition of Women Crime Writers: Four Suspense Novels of the 1950s (LOA #269): Mischief / The Blunderer / Beast in View / Fools' Gold

ISBN-10: 1598534319 · ISBN-13: 978‑1598534313 · 2015 · 1st Edition

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This Library of America collection gathers four seminal suspense novels from the 1950s, showcasing the mastery of Charlotte Armstrong, Margaret Millar, Dorothy B. Hughes, and Patricia Highsmith. These works exemplify the mid-century evolution of the psychological thriller, blending domestic tension with sharp social commentary and intricate narrative craft.

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