A beautiful woman - with no memory - and the people who claim to know her may not have her best interests at heart... 'Vera Caspary is an expert at suspense and suspicion' New York Times
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Vera Caspary crafted compelling narratives often centered on strong, independent female characters who navigated complex social landscapes. Driven by personal necessity early in her career, her writing became a powerful vehicle for exploring societal issues and personal convictions. Caspary's literary legacy is defined by her nuanced portrayals of women forging their own paths, reflecting a keen observation of human nature and societal dynamics. Her works continue to resonate for their insightful depiction of resilience and determination.
Ballett des Schreckens - bk517; Heyne Verlag; Vera Caspary; pocket_book; 1981
Laura
- 176 pages
- 7 hours of reading
In the doorway of an elegant New York apartment, blood seeps over silk negligee, over polished wood floors and plush carpet: a beautiful young woman lies dead, her face disfigured by a single gun shot. How does her portrait bewitch even Mark McPherson, the hard-bitten detective assigned to find her murderer?
