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Library of America Women Crime Writers Boxset - 8 Novels

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Rediscover the mid-century pioneers of suspense with this Library of America hardback boxset. While women crime writers lead today's bestseller lists, the influential work of these 1940s and 50s masters is often overlooked. This collection brings their riveting stories back to the forefront of the genre. This beautifully produced set features eight suspense novels from legendary authors including Patricia Highsmith, Dorothy B. Hughes, and Margaret Millar. It also includes works by Vera Caspary, Helen Eustis, Elizabeth Sanxay Holding, Charlotte Armstrong, and Dolores Hitchens. These stories remain as vibrant and gripping today as they were during their original era, making this an essential addition for fans of crime and mystery literature.

Key Features

This Library of America boxset contains eight suspense novels written by women crime writers of the 1940s and 50s.

The collection includes influential works from authors such as Patricia Highsmith, Dorothy B. Hughes, and Margaret Millar.

Each novel is presented in a beautifully produced hardback format for a high-quality reading experience.

This set features a diverse lineup of mid-century pioneers including Vera Caspary, Helen Eustis, and Charlotte Armstrong.

The boxset provides a way to rediscover the foundational suspense and crime stories that shaped the genre.

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hardcover
Domain
Amazon UK
Release Date
03 September 2015
Listed Since
05 March 2015

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