The Shades Of Toffee - Couverture souple

Farrell, Henry

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 9367143672 ISBN 13 : 9789367143674

Editeur : Double 9 Books LLP, 2024

Synopsis

The Shades of Toffee by Henry Farrell is a suspenseful noir novel from the 1960s that delves deep into the dark corners of human nature. Set against a backdrop of crime and deception, the story revolves around a complex femme fatale character known as Toffee. Her presence exerts a psychological grip on those around her, pulling them into a web of manipulation and intrigue. Farrell crafts a gripping mystery filled with twists and turns, exploring themes of trust, betrayal, and the darker side of desire. The novel's rich atmosphere and tense pacing make it a standout work of the crime genre. As secrets unfold and characters' true intentions are revealed, the reader is taken on a thrilling ride that questions morality and the lengths people will go for power and control. The Shades of Toffee stands as a strong example of classic noir with its sinister undertones and psychological depth.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Henry Farrell was an American novelist and screenwriter best known for the acclaimed gothic horror novella What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?, which was adapted into a film starring Bette Davis and Joan Crawford. Charles Farrell Myers was born in California and spent his childhood in Chowchilla. In the 1940s and 1950s, he published "Toffee" short tales for science fiction periodicals under the name Charles F. Myers. Later, under the alias Henry Farrell, his debut novel, The Hostage, was released in 1959. The film was shot in 1966. He collaborated with Lukas Heller on the writing for Hush Hush, Sweet Charlotte (1964), which starred Davis and Olivia de Havilland. It was based on a novella he penned called "What Ever Happened to Cousin Charlotte?" Heller and Farrell won the Mystery Writers of America's Edgar Award for Best Motion Picture Screenplay in 1965. He created the original screenplay for the 1971 film What's the Matter with Helen?, starring Debbie Reynolds and Shelley Winters. His wife, actress Molly Dodd, died in 1981.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Double 9 Books LLP
• Date d'édition: 2024
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 9367143672
• ISBN 13: 9789367143674
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 154
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• Personne responsable: non disponible