“Liquor is such a nice substitute for facing adult life.”
Book:In a Lonely Place
Quote by Dorothy B. Hughes
Work
In a Lonely Place
This novel is a gripping exploration of the psychological turmoil of a film director, whose obsession with a woman leads to a dangerous descent into paranoia and suspicion. The narrative is a tense and introspective journey through the director's mind, raising questions about the nature of obsession and the blurred lines between love and madness. more
Author
Dorothy B. Hughes
Dorothy B. Hughes was a prominent crime writer whose distinctive style and complex characters left a lasting impact on the genre. Born on August 10, 1904, Hughes' career was marked by her innovative approach to storytelling and her deep psychological insights into her characters. She passed away on May 6, 1993, but her legacy of influential crime fiction endures. more
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