Many of her titles seem very dated today, but this one holds up quite well. Above suspicion by helen macinnes 20, paperback for. Dubbed the queen of spy writers, her books have sold more than 25 million copies in the united states alone and have been translated into over 22 languages. Above suspicion book by helen macinnes thriftbooks. Buy above suspicion by helen macinnes, in very good condition. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 333 pages and is available in hardcover format. Buy above suspicion book online at best prices in india on. Buy a cheap copy of above suspicion book by helen macinnes. Published 1943 condition near fine cloth copy in a nearfine, very slightly edgenicked and dustdulled dw, now mylarsleeved. The fortiesa time when women were supposed to be barefoot and in the kitchen. Free download or read online above suspicion pdf epub book. Pdf above suspicion book by helen macinnes free download. Need another excuse to treat yourself to new book this week.
Above suspicion has 10 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. The film is every bit as suspenseful and nailbiting as the novel. Above suspicion by helen macinnes fantastic fiction. Richard and frances myles are preparing for their annual european summer vacation in 1939 when they are visited at their oxford college by old friend peter galt, who has a seemingly simple job for them. Macinnes first novel, above suspicion, was published in 1941 and remains one of her most famous works. Above suspicion, starring joan crawford and based on the macinnes novel. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Above suspicion book by helen macinnes 10 available. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions.
Several of her books have been adapted into films, such as above suspicion 1943, with joan crawford, and. She drew on her extensive research and travel, and her marriage to. Here, after many a slow month, is a holding and hotfooted story of adventure, constant danger, and very superior suspense, for the escape market. Written exceptionally well, helen macinnes have often been overlooked or forgotten, because her books are somewhat dated, yet theres something wholesome about her writing. Above suspicion by helen macinnes 20, paperback for sale. She married gilbert highet, a classics scholar, in 1932 and translated german literature with him. Above suspicion by helen macinnes paperback seventh. Above suspicion by helen macinnes nook book ebook barnes. By helen macinnes above suspicion mass market paperback. If this book appeals then we think that you might also enjoy the foreign correspondent by alan furst.
Above suspicion is the first thriller by helen macinnes, an author largely forgotten about now, but once a very established and successful writer. The screenplay was adapted from the 1941 novel above suspicion by scotsamerican writer helen macinnes, which is loosely based on experiences of macinnes. I could hardly put the book down because i had to find out what would happen next. Above suspicion has 9 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Her first novel, above suspicion, was published in 1942, and for the next 40 years she dominated bestseller lists with 21 excellent novels of international intrigue. Helen macinnes s most popular book is the salzburg connection. Nov 30, 2014 helen macinnes 190785 was born and raised in glasgow but spent much of her 40year career living and working in new york city. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Above suspicion, starring annabella sciorra and scott bakula. Helen macinnes became a published author in 1941 with the novel above suspicion. Im always on the lookout for new authorsi think i must be afraid ive. Richard and frances myles are preparing for their annual european summer vacation in 1939 when they are visited at their oxford college by old friend peter galt. Above suspicion nodust by macinnes, helen for sale online. Above suspicion, starring emilia clarke and jack huston. The first edition of the novel was published in 1941, and was written by helen macinnes. Helen macinnes books list of books by author helen macinnes. It was an immediate success, widely praised for its suspense and humour, and it was made into a motion picture in 1943. Above suspicion was macinnes breakthrough book, a bestseller published in 1941 and released as a movie in 1943, directed by richard thorpe and starring joan crawford and fred macmurray. Macinnes began her first book, above suspicion 1941, a tale of espionage in nazi europe. A librarian, she married professor gilbert highet in 1932 and moved with her husband to new york in 1937 so he could teach classics at columbia university. The celebrity cafe helen macinnes has been called the queen of spy writers, and after reading titan press rerelease of above suspicion and pray for a brave heart, i can see why.
Helen clark macinnes october 7, 1907 september 30, 1985 was a scottishamerican author of espionage novels. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading above suspicion. Above suspicion 1941 was adapted into a 1943 american spy film directed by richard thorpe and featuring fred macmurray and joan crawford. Helen macinnes was a scottishamerican author of espionage novels. She graduated from the university of glasgow in scotland in 1928 with a degree in french and german. Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. Above suspicion by helen macinnes 1985, paperback for. Helen macinnes has been nicknamed as the queen of suspense by many thanks to her spy fiction books full of. By helen macinnes above suspicion mass market paperback on. Helen macinnes on the eve of world war ii, an oxford don and his wife vacation in europe as a cover for their espionage activities. She and her husband immigrated to the united states in 1937, when he took an academic position at columbia university in new york, while retaining her role in the british mi6, for foreign espionage.
Buy above suspicion by helen macinnes online at alibris. Above suspicion by helen macinnes a copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. Helen macinnes, 77, a gifted and prolific storyteller whose 21 novels of suspense, espionage and intrigue established her as one of the worlds foremost writers of international spy fiction, died. Above suspicion by helen macinnes 1981, paperback for. Jan 29, 20 above suspicion is the first thriller by helen macinnes, an author largely forgotten about now, but once a very established and successful writer. Oct 01, 1985 helen macinnes, whose 21 novels established her as the queen of international espionage fiction, died yesterday at new york hospital, from the effects of a stroke she suffered three weeks ago. See all books authored by helen macinnes, including the salzburg connection, and helen macinnes anthology.
Above suspicion by helen macinnes book cover, description, publication history. Above suspicion is a brilliant story full of excitement. Other novels of macinnes that were made into movies include assignment in brittany, the venetian affair and the salzburg connection. The book made helen mac innes a force to reckon with, and she truly arrived on the scene with a bestseller.
Above suspicion by helen macinnes and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Nuremburg, leipzig, munich, innsbruck and back to paris via italy at the end of this hair raising mission. Above suspicion by helen macinnes is a fun book to read, though there are of course a few things about it that may seem predictable. The novel was adapted to film in 1943, starring joan crawford, fred macmurray and basil rathbone. But in the heightened atmosphere of prewar europe, nobody is above suspicion, in fact the husband and wife are being carefully monitored by shadowy figures. The plot was loosely tied to her travels with highet and his work in particular with mi6. Apr, 2011 im always on the lookout for new authorsi think i must be afraid ive already exhausted the worlds supply of booksand so when i saw the helen macinnes book above suspicion recommended by someone trustworthy, it was with me but the work of a moment to dash off to the library for it.
Helen macinnes set 12 above suspicion,cloak of darkness,friends lovers,hidden target, message from malaca,venetion affair,north from rome, pray for brave heart,prelude to terror,rest and be thankful, ride a pale horse,while still we live. Helen macinnes takes us through this fantastic, awesome journey where each day is an adventure. Above suspicion was macinnes breakthrough book, a bestseller published in 1941 and released as a movie in 1943, directed by richard thorpe and starring. Assignment in brittany followed in 1942 and was also made into a movie. Above suspicion book by helen macinnes 9 available. Above suspicion by helen macinnes 1985, paperback for sale. Above suspicion by macinnes, helen seller mw books ltd. The spy novelist helen macinnes portrayed cold war intrigue with a keen. The screenplay was adapted from the 1941 novel above suspicion by scotsamerican writer helen macinnes, which is loosely based on experiences of macinnes and her husband, gilbert highet. Macinnes first novel, above suspicion, was published in 1941 and remains. Helen macinnes shortly before world war ii frances myles and her husband, an oxford don, are asked to help track down a missing british secret agent in germany. Helen macinnes has 34 books on goodreads with 29752 ratings. Above suspicion is a 1943 american spy film directed by richard thorpe and starring joan crawford and fred macmurray. Helen clark macinnes october 7, 1907 september 30, 1985 was a scottish american author of espionage novels.
Assignment in brittany 1942 was adapted into a 1943 war film starring jeanpierre aumont and signe hasso. I love the spy thrillers that helen macinnes wrote, and above suspicion ranks right up there with her best ones. The salzburg connection 1968 and the venetian affair 1963 were adapted into films by the same name respectively. Above suspicion book by helen macinnes 9 available editions. Our cheap used books come with free delivery in the us. Above suspicion by helen macinnes overdrive rakuten. Helen macinnes booklist helen macinnes message board. Helen macinnes 19071985 was the scottishborn american author of 21 spy novels.
It is less of a novel than escape, less substantial certainly in characterization. Buy above suspicion book online at low prices in india. Above suspicion by helen macinnes 1978, paperback for. Helen macinnes 190785 was born and raised in glasgow but spent much of her 40year career living and working in new york city. Books by helen macinnes author of the salzburg connection.
Above suspicion by helen macinnes im always on the lookout for new authorsi think i must be afraid ive already exhausted the worlds supply of booksand so when i saw the helen macinnes book above suspicion recommended by someone trustworthy, it was with me but the work of a moment to dash off to the library for it. The main characters of this fiction, mystery story are. The salzburg connection assignment in brittany double image agent in place, and more on. Helen macinnes, whose 21 novels established her as the queen of international espionage fiction, died yesterday at new york hospital, from the effects of a stroke she suffered three weeks ago. Richard and frances myles are preparing for their annual european summer vacation in 1939 when they are visited at their. She was a bestselling author who wrote espionage thrillers beginning in the 1940s. In the summer of 1939 oxford professor richard myles and his wife frances were preparing for their annual european holiday when they were. A tale of espionage in nazi europe, it was an immediate success, widely praised for its suspense and humor, and it was made into a motion picture in 1943. If you love spy novels, then helen macinnes books are your ideal books.
1115 1033 1168 579 913 281 1244 234 653 922 846 86 1535 265 1262 1606 262 730 1520 1366 1187 1240 1262 4 523 1435 991 632 1214 1331 1003 25 413 1331 1421 116 661 984 283 862 888 1344 1358 495 1096 332 40 886