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Deep Water

by Patricia Highsmith

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The great revival of interest in Highsmith continues with "Deep Water, " set in the small town of Little Wesley. Vic and Melinda's loveless marriage is held together only by Melinda's extramarital affairs. Eventually, Vic tries to win her back by asserting himself through a tall tale of murder--one that soon comes true.

First published: 1957 273 pages ISBN: 9780393324556
Category
Mystery
Priority
Must-Read
Author works
4
Language
eng
Subjects
AdulteryFictionMarried peopleMurderFiction, generalFiction, suspenseAmerican literatureFiction, mystery & detective, generalMarried people, fiction

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