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While My Pretty One Sleeps

Mary Higgins Clark
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While My Pretty One Sleeps

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1990

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Mary Higgins Clark

While My Pretty One Sleeps

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1990
Book Details
Pages

318

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New York City • 1980s

Publication Year

1990

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

While My Pretty One Sleeps by Mary Higgins Clark is a suspense novel focusing on investigator Neeve Kearny as she probes the disappearance and murder of a client, Ethel Lambston. As she delves into the case, Neeve uncovers secrets that put her own life in danger. The novel intertwines mystery and suspense set against the backdrop of New York City.

Reviews & Readership

4.2

26,637 ratings

69%

Loved it

26%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Mary Higgins Clark's While My Pretty One Sleeps captivates readers with its blend of mystery and suspense. Praised for its intricate plot and rich character development, the novel ensures an engaging read. However, some reviewers note that certain plot twists feel predictable. Overall, it's a compelling story for fans of the genre.

Who should read this

Who Should Read While My Pretty One Sleeps?

Fans of suspenseful mysteries and intricate plots will enjoy Mary Higgins Clark's While My Pretty One Sleeps. Readers of works by Agatha Christie, such as Murder on the Orient Express, or those who appreciate the psychological depth found in Gillian Flynn's Gone Girl, will find this novel engaging and satisfying.

4.2

26,637 ratings

69%

Loved it

26%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

318

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New York City • 1980s

Publication Year

1990

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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