# Edith's Diary - Paperback

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by **Patricia Highsmith** (Author)

Edith Howland's diary is her most precious possession. After moving with her family from New York City to suburban Pennsylvania, Edith's husband abandons her for a younger woman, leaving her trapped in a bleak existence with her degenerate son and his senile uncle. As Edith's life turns sour, she retreats into her writing; and while her life plunges into chaos, a disturbing tale of success and happiness blooms in her diary. She invents a happy life, and as she knits for imaginary grandchildren, the real world recedes further still, marking a descent into madness that may well be unstoppable.

Originally published in 1977, _Edith's Diary_ is a masterpiece of psychological suspense, a harrowing and tautly written tale of an ordinary woman whose life is slipping out of control. The author of _Strangers on a Train_ and _The Talented Mr. Ripley_, Patricia Highsmith is one of the most original voices in twentieth-century American fiction.

### Author Biography

**Patricia Highsmith** (1921-1995) is the author of more than twenty novels, including _Strangers on a Train_, _The Price of Salt_, and _The Talented Mr. Ripley_, as well as numerous short stories.

**Number of Pages:** 256

**Dimensions:** 1.2 x 8.2 x 5.4 IN

**Publication Date:** August 21, 2018

## Details

- **Price:** 27.0 GBP
- **Vendor:** BooksCloud
- **Type:** Books
- **Tags:** Books, Fiction, Mystery & Detective, Price Written on Book, Psychological, Suspense, Thrillers

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