Rope

By Alfred Hitchcock and Patrick Hamilton

Book Overview

Rope: A Novel is a thrilling crime fiction novel written by the legendary filmmaker Alfred Hitchcock. The story revolves around two young men, Brandon and Phillip, who commit a murder and then host a dinner party with the victim's body hidden in a chest. As the evening progresses, their guests, including their former teacher Rupert, begin to suspect that something is amiss. The tension and suspense build as Rupert becomes increasingly suspicious and the two murderers struggle to keep their secret hidden. The novel is a masterful exploration of the psychology of murder and the lengths people will go to cover up their crimes. Hitchcock's signature style of suspense and intrigue is evident throughout the novel, making it a must-read for fans of crime fiction and the iconic director.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1258004356
• ISBN13: 9781258004354
• Release Date: April 2011
• Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"