Ripley Under Water: reissued by Patricia Highsmith (English) Paperback Book

Description: Ripley Under Water by Patricia Highsmith The final part of Patricia Highsmiths brilliant Ripley series FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The gripping finale to Patricia Highsmiths legendary RIPLEY series, the inspiration for the hit Netflix seriesCompelling ... Highsmiths writing is as insistent as strange footsteps in the fog SUNDAY TIMESThe Ripley books are marvellously, insanely readable THE TIMESTom Ripley is quietly living a life of luxury at his chateau at Villeperce, and, as ever, is keeping one step ahead of the law - he has, after all, a past that would not bear too much close scrutiny, and a basement with suspicious stains on the floor...This fifth and final novel in the series finds the sophisticated and amoral American expatriate being harassed by David Pritchard, a fellow American whose boorishness marks him as something of Ripleys alter-ego. Inexplicably familiar with all the incriminating details of Ripleys past, Pritchard is determined to expose him.He shadows Ripleys every move, first spying on him at home in France and then following him to Morocco. Tensions build on the return to Villeperce as Pritchard sets out to locate a body in a nearby river, one Ripley would prefer to remain hidden... Notes Ripley is back and more compulsive than ever Perfect for fans of the Ripley series and all classic thrillers Rejacketed as part of Bloomsburys ongoing Highsmith reissue programme Author Biography Patricia Highsmith is the author of classic novels such as Strangers on a Train and The Talented Mr Ripley. Born in Texas, she spent much of her life in England, France and Switzerland. She died in 1995 in Locarno, Switzerland. Review A gripping addition to the Ripliad Daily Telegraph Compelling ... Highsmiths writing is as insistent as strange footsteps in the fog Sunday Times The Ripley books are marvellously, insanely readable The Times Ripley is back, as polite and lethal as ever ... he does what he wants and gets away with it. Thats why we like him Time Out Promotional The final part of Patricia Highsmiths brilliant Ripley series, starring Andrew Scott Long Description Tom Ripley is quietly living a life of luxury at his chateau at Villeperce, and, as ever, is keeping one step ahead of the law - he has, after all, a past that would not bear too much close scrutiny ...The fifth novel featuring the protagonist Tom Ripley, finds the sophisticated and amoral American expatriate being harassed by David Pritchard, a fellow American whose boorishness marks him as something of Ripleys alter-ego. Inexplicably familiar with all the incriminating details of Ripleys past, Pritchard is determined to expose him. He shadows Ripleys every move, first spying on him at home in France and then following him to Morocco. Tensions build on the return to Villeperce as Pritchard sets out to locate a body Ripley would prefer remain hidden in a nearby river . Review Quote The Ripley books are marvellously, insanely readable Promotional "Headline" The final part of Patricia Highsmiths brilliant Ripley series ... Details ISBN1408813173 Author Patricia Highsmith Year 2010 ISBN-10 1408813173 ISBN-13 9781408813171 Media Book Publication Date 2010-06-07 Pages 256 Imprint Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Birth 1921 Death 1995 Language English Edition 10000th DEWEY 813.54 Format Paperback Short Title Ripley under Water UK Release Date 2010-06-07 NZ Release Date 2010-06-07 AU Release Date 2010-09-14 Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Audience General Subtitle reissued We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:31867967;

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