Patricia Highsmith

Little Tales of Misogyny is an anthology of short stories by American crime writer Patricia Highsmith. The 'tales' collected here are notable for their brevity - some comprise only a couple of pages - and macabre, exceedingly downbeat un-opinionated tone. The underlying theme of each story is the misfortune of women …

This Sweet Sickness is a psychological thriller novel by Patricia Highsmith, about an insane young man who is obsessed with his ex-lover.

Tom Ripley passes his leisured days at his French country estate tending the dahlias, practicing the harpsichord, and enjoying the company of his lovely wife, Heloise. Never mind the bloodstains on the basement floor.But some new neighbors have moved to Villeperce: the Pritchards, just arrived from America. they are a …

Guy Haines e Charles Anthony Bruno si trovano per caso a viaggiare nellostesso vagone di un treno diretto verso sud. Per vincere la noia del viaggiocominciano a parlare e a raccontarsi vicende sempre più personali. E così idue viaggiatori scoprono di vivere due situazioni assai simili. Guy vuoledivorziare dalla moglie …

A Suspension of Mercy is a psychological thriller novel by Patricia Highsmith. It was published in the US under the title The Story-Teller.