Macinnes graduated from the university of glasgow in scotland in 1928 with an ma in french and german. Above suspicion by helen macinnes a copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. The first edition of the novel was published in september 8th 2009, and was written by kate brian. Emma currie reads helen macinness thriller as europe teeters on the brink of world war two, a naive young british couple are swept into the unfamiliar world of espionage. Above suspicion by helen macinnes 20, paperback for. 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. Helen macinnes booklist helen macinnes message board. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 333 pages and is available in hardcover format. This shopping feature will continue to load items when the enter key is pressed. Above suspicion, starring annabella sciorra and scott bakula. Other novels of macinnes that were made into movies include assignment in brittany, the venetian affair and the salzburg connection. Buy a cheap copy of above suspicion book by helen macinnes. Above suspicion by helen macinnes fantastic fiction.
By helen macinnes above suspicion mass market paperback. Above suspicion has 9 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Above suspicion book by helen macinnes 10 available. She graduated from the university of glasgow in scotland in 1928 with a degree in french and german. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 212 pages and is available in paperback format. Above suspicion by helen macinnes book cover, description, publication history.
The novel was adapted to film in 1943, starring joan crawford, fred macmurray and basil rathbone. This is a used book there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else. Above suspicion was macinnes breakthrough book, a bestseller published in 1941 and released as a movie in 1943, directed by richard thorpe and starring. This was macinness first book, published in 1941, and its a quick read, still a little raw in places. Topics bbc radio, reading, above suspicion, helen macinnes, thriller, 1939, brink of wwii. Above suspicion by helen macinnes one of the impossibletoanswer questions that i like to mull over is how much worse world war ii might have been if authors, publishing companies, news people, and the movie industry hadnt helped keep up morale and bust enemy propaganda as much as they did not across the board, of course, but in. The first edition of the novel was published in 1941, and was written by helen macinnes. Helen macinnes 19071985 was the scottishborn american author of 21 spy novels.
Above suspicion has 10 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. The plot was loosely tied to her travels with highet. Above suspicion by helen macinnes, 9781781161531, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. This is a used book there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. It was an immediate success, widely praised for its suspense and humour, and it was made into a motion picture in 1943. Free download or read online suspicion pdf epub private series book. Several of her books have been adapted into films, such as above suspicion 1943, with joan crawford, and the salzburg connection 1972. She married gilbert highet, a classics scholar, in 1932 and translated german literature with him. The film is every bit as suspenseful and nailbiting as the novel. The spy novelist helen macinnes portrayed cold war intrigue with a keen. Macinnes first novel, above suspicion, was published in 1941 and remains one of her most famous works. Pdf above suspicion book by helen macinnes free download. If this book appeals then we think that you might also enjoy the foreign correspondent by alan furst.
Above suspicion by helen macinnes overdrive rakuten. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us. Helen clark macinnes was born on october 7, 1907 in glasgow to donald macinnes and jessica mcdiarmid, and had a traditional scots presbyterian upbringing. Published 1943 condition near fine cloth copy in a nearfine, very slightly edgenicked and dustdulled dw, now mylarsleeved.
Above suspicion by helen macinnes 1985, 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 by helen macinnes, 1967, dell edition. Above suspicion by macinnes, helen seller mw books ltd. Dubbed the queen of spy writers, her books have sold more than 25. 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. 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. Above suspicion, starring joan crawford and based on the macinnes novel. Above suspicion, helen macinnes s first novel, was a smashing success upon its first publication in 1941, and now its been published in a sleek new paperback edition by titan books. Free download or read online above suspicion pdf epub book. The main characters of this fiction, mystery story are. The main characters of this young adult, mystery story are.
But for what it is, its a crack job a skilled and breathless tale of the hunt and the hunted, with the story of a young married couples anonymous excursion into. 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. Nuremburg, leipzig, munich, innsbruck and back to paris via italy at the end of this hair raising mission. Its some forty years since i discovered helen macinnes and i devoured her books as quickly as i could get hold of them over a period of months. Above suspicion is the first thriller by helen macinnes, an author largely forgotten about now, but once a very established and successful writer. Above suspicion by helen macinnes paperback seventh. Richard and frances myles are preparing for their annual european summer vacation in 1939 when they are visited at their. In helen clark macinnes macinnes began her first book, above suspicion 1941, a tale of espionage in nazi europe. Helen macinnes takes us through this fantastic, awesome journey where each day is an adventure. Here, after many a slow month, is a holding and hotfooted story of adventure, constant danger, and very superior suspense, for the escape market. Publication date 20070910 topics bbc radio reading, thriller language english. Rouben mamoulian collection library of congress tale of a search in france, germany and austria for a valuable underground agent.
Helen macinnes october 7, 1907 september 30, 1985 77 helen macinnes was a scottishamerican author of espionage novels. Above suspicion book by helen macinnes thriftbooks. I could hardly put the book down because i had to find out what would happen next. Download or read above suspicion book by clicking button below to visit the book download website. The plot was loosely tied to her travels with highet and his work in particular with mi6. 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. By helen macinnes above suspicion mass market paperback on. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. Above suspicion by helen macinnes 20129 helen macinnes. Above suspicion, starring emilia clarke and jack huston. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous.
Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. Above suspicion book by helen macinnes 9 available. 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. Above suspicion ebook by helen macinnes rakuten kobo. Written exceptionally well, helen macinnes have often been overlooked or forgotten, because her books are somewhat dated, yet theres something wholesome about her writing. Buy above suspicion by helen macinnes online at alibris. Helen macinnes became a published author in 1941 with the novel above suspicion.
See all books authored by helen macinnes, including the salzburg connection, and helen macinnes anthology. Richard myles, a university professor at oxford, and his lovely, intelligent, courageous, adventurous wife frances are approached by peter a family friend, supposedly employed with. It is less of a novel than escape, less substantial certainly in characterization. The salzburg connection assignment in brittany double image agent in place, and more on. Helen macinnes 190785 was born and raised in glasgow but spent much of her 40year career living and working in new york city. I love the spy thrillers that helen macinnes wrote, and above suspicion ranks right up there with her best ones. Helen macinnes books list of books by author helen macinnes. Above suspicion by helen macinnes nook book ebook barnes.
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