Death Wears a Beauty Mask and Other Stories
by Mary Higgins Clark
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A collection of short stories by the "Queen of Suspense" features her first published short story, "Stowaway."Tags
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After nabbing this book from a cruise ship lending library, I was disappointed to find it was stories instead of a novel. The stories were excellent and compelling. Still prefer the prolonged joy of reading her full-length novels. Mary Higgins Clarke is the queen of suspense
This was a masterful offering by veteran storyteller Mary Higgins Clark. This is a book of short stories, the first of which was one which the author had left unfinished for many years, finally bringing it to our attention in this volume. The book also features her first published story "Stowaway".
Of course, the inclusion of such favorites as Alvirah and Willy Meehan, and former President Henry Britland IV and his "Girl Sunday" (his wife) Sandra, make this book extremely pleasurable to read.
Of course, the inclusion of such favorites as Alvirah and Willy Meehan, and former President Henry Britland IV and his "Girl Sunday" (his wife) Sandra, make this book extremely pleasurable to read.
The title piece in this short story collection is a tale begun in 1972 and recently completed for this book. At the center of the tale are super-model Alexandra Saunders and her look-alike sister, Janice, newly married to attorney Michael Broad. Janice and Michael have come to New York to spend a week with Alexandra . . . but she has vanished. Alexandra’s agent, a photographer, and a private pilot are all desperately searching for her, but Janice and Michael soon find themselves in a race to find her first . . . someone has already been murdered and everyone fears that Alexandra will be the next to die.
The other stories, all previously published, are treats that attest to the storytelling talent of the author.
Recommended.
The other stories, all previously published, are treats that attest to the storytelling talent of the author.
Recommended.
I really enjoyed the stories. Usually I don't like short stories but this was a nice change.
I am a big fan of Mary Higgins Clark books and this one did not disappoint.
I am a big fan of Mary Higgins Clark books and this one did not disappoint.
Beauty wears a death mask was great. However my problem was all other stories in this collection have already been shared in other short story collections published before.
MHC at her best ! All mystery writers should embrace the art of the short story and MHC does it wonderfully.
Actual Rating: 3.1
Death wears a beauty mask- 4 stars
Stowaway- 2 stars
When the bough breaks- 4 stars
Voices in the coalbin- 4 stars
The Cape cod masquerade- 4 stars
Definitely, a crime of passion- 3 stars
The Man next door- 3 stars
Haven't we met before?- 2 stars
The Funniest thing has been happening lately- 2 stars
The Tell-tale purr- 3 stars
Death wears a beauty mask- 4 stars
Stowaway- 2 stars
When the bough breaks- 4 stars
Voices in the coalbin- 4 stars
The Cape cod masquerade- 4 stars
Definitely, a crime of passion- 3 stars
The Man next door- 3 stars
Haven't we met before?- 2 stars
The Funniest thing has been happening lately- 2 stars
The Tell-tale purr- 3 stars
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Mary Higgins Clark was born in the Bronx, New York on December 24, 1927. After graduating from high school and before she got married, she worked as a secretary, a copy editor, and an airline stewardess. She supplemented the family's income by writing short stories. After her husband died in 1964, leaving her with five children, she worked for show more many years writing four-minute radio scripts before turning to novels. Her debut novel, Aspire to the Heavens, which is a fictionalized account of the life of George Washington, did not sell well. She decided to focus on writing mystery/suspense novels and in 1975 Where Are the Children? was published. She received a B.A. in philosophy from Fordham University in 1979. Her other works include While My Pretty One Sleeps, Let Me Call You Sweetheart, Moonlight Becomes You, Pretend You Don't See Her, No Place Like Home, The Lost Years, The Melody Lingers On, As Time Goes By and Kiss the Girls and Make Them Cry. She is the author of the Alvirah and Willy series, which began with Weep No More, My Lady. She is also the co-author, with her daughter Carol Higgins Clark, of several holiday crossover books including Deck the Halls, He Sees You When You're Sleeping, Santa Cruise, The Christmas Thief, and Dashing Through the Snow. She writes the Under Suspicion series with Alafair Burke. In 2001, Kitchen Privileges: A Memoir was published. She received numerous honors including the Grand Prix de Literature of France in 1980), the Horatio Alger Award in 1997, the Gold Medal of Honor from the American-Irish Historical Society, the Spirit of Achievement Award from Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University the first Reader's Digest Author of the Year Award 2002 and the Christopher Life Achievement Award in 2003. Many of her titles have made the best sellers list. Her recent books include All By Myself, Alone, I've Got My Eyes On You, and You Don't Own Me. Bestselling suspense novelist, Mary Higgins Clark died on January 31, 2020 at the age of 92. (Bowker Author Biography) Mary Higgins Clark has written nineteen novels & three short story collections since 1975. She has served as president of the Mystery Writers of America & lives in Saddle River, New Jersey. (Publisher Provided) show less
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- Alternate titles
- Death Wears a Beauty Mask; Stowaway; Voices in the Coalbin; The Cape Cod Masquerade; Definitely, a Crime of Passion; The Man Next Door (show all 9); Haven't We Met Before?; The Funniest Thing Has Been Happening Lately; The Tell-Tale Purr
- Original publication date
- 2015
- People/Characters
- Alvirah Meehan; Willy Meehan; Henry Britland (former president); Sandra Britland; Alexandra Saunders; Janice Broad (show all 20); Michael Broad; Carol Dowling; Tom; Vladimir Karlov; Joe; Marion Blaine; Scott Blaine; Peter; Mike; Laurie; Cynthia Lathem; Tommy Shipman; Bree Matthews; August Mensch
- Related movies
- Haven't We Met Before? (2002 | IMDb)
- Dedication
- In memory of Ann Mara
Dear friend and magnificent lady - First words
- The Pan American clipper began its descent into Kennedy Airport at 8:00 P.M.
- Last words
- (Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)She knew that Gladys had been too busy saying good-bye to Annie Bennett to notice that Eric Bennett had asked her to have dinner with him.
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