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Cornell George Hopley-Woolrich's 'Dilemma of the Dead Lady' is an intricate foray into the psychological depths characteristic of his celebrated literary repertoire, eagerly woven with the threads of suspense and melancholy that are the hallmark of his style. In this gripping narrative, readers find themselves entrenched in a story where the boundary between the real and the surreal blurs, revealing the fragility of the human psyche. Hopley-Woolrich, operating within the traditions of the noir genre, employs a haunting prose which masterfully captures the essence of trepidation and anticipation. This special edition by DigiCat Publishing breathes new life into the author's legacy, providing the text with the reverence and modern accessibility it richly deserves.nnAs an integral figure in the noir fiction movement, Cornell George Hopley-Woolrich, often known simply as Woolrich, has been credited with shaping the contours of the genre with his potent blend of existential dread and suspenseful storytelling. His personal life, marked by isolation and despair, often mirrored the tumultuous narratives he crafted, imbuing his works with an authenticity that resonates with readers. 'Dilemma of the Dead Lady' stands not only as a testament to his literary talent but also as a reflection of the themes that pervaded his life, from the shadows of uncertainty to the pursuit of truth in a world shrouded in mystery.nnThis edition is indispensable for aficionados of classic detective fiction and newcomers alike who appreciate the interplay between a tightly coiled plot and the exploration of the human condition. 'Dilemma of the Dead Lady' demands the reader's engagement, promising to ensnare the imagination with its rich atmosphere and to keep the heart pounding until the final, harrowing denouement. DigiCat Publishing affords this timeless work the opportunity to reach new generations, ensuring that the pulse of Woolrich's narrative artistry continues to resonate through the annals of world literature.

This 1932 novel brilliantly showcases Cornell Woolrich's transition from modernist to pulp master, as the reader follows a young Manhattan couples' tragic fall from grace.

From 1934until his death in 1968, Cor­nell Woolrich wrote dozens of "tales of love and despair" that chill the heart and display his mastery of the genre he all but created. In a title for a story he never wrote, he captured the essence of his tortured world: "First you dream, then you die." Introducing these 13 tales, Nevins de­scribes the dark world Woolrich so viv­idly creates. "The dominant reality in his world is the Depression, and Woolrich has no peers when it comes to describing a frightened little guy in a tiny apartment with no money, no job, a hun­gry wife and children, and anxiety eating him like a cancer. If a Woolrich protago­nist is in love, the beloved is likely to vanish in such a way that he not only can't find her but can't convince anyone she ever existed."

The selected supernatural novellas of Cornell Woolrich with an introduction by Bill Pronzini.

Cornell Woolrich was a haunted man who lived a life of reclusive misery, but he was also a uniquely gifted writer who explored the classic noir themes of loneliness, despair and futility. His stories are masterpieces of psychological suspense and mystery, and they have inspired classic movies like Hitchcock's Rear Window and Truffaut's The Bride wore Black. This collection brings together twelve of his finest, most powerful and disturbing tales.

The Mystery Fancier, Volume 8 Number 6, November-December 1986, contains: "Spade Trumps Unplayed," by Jeff Banks, "The Singular Miss Seeton," by Neysa Chouteau, "Cornell Woolrich: The Last Years (Part II)," by Francis M. Nevins, Jr., "William MacHarg's O'Malley: Transitional Cop," by George N. Dove, "Let the Public Decide: An Interview with Nicolas Freeling," by Jane S. Bakerman, "A Gun-Toting Yankee in King Arthur's Court: The Violent World of Dempsey and Makepeace," by R. E. Skinner and "Further Gems from Literature," by William F. Deeck.