{"product_id":"ripley-under-ground-by-patricia-highsmith-premium-books","title":"Ripley Under Ground by Patricia Highsmith [Premium Books]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"41\" data-end=\"859\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"41\" data-end=\"107\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"43\" data-end=\"64\"\u003eRipley Under Ground\u003c\/em\u003e by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003ePatricia Highsmith\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is a psychological crime novel and the second book in the Tom Ripley series. The story follows Tom Ripley, who is now living a comfortable life in France after the events of the first novel. He becomes involved in an art forgery scheme, helping to sell fake paintings as the work of a deceased artist. When an American collector begins to suspect the truth and threatens to expose the fraud, Ripley is drawn into a dangerous situation that escalates into deception, manipulation, and murder. As Ripley tries to cover his tracks, he remains disturbingly calm and rational, revealing his morally ambiguous nature. The novel explores themes of identity, guilt, and the psychology of crime, offering a chilling look at a charming yet ruthless anti-hero.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"861\" data-end=\"1446\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"861\" data-end=\"882\"\u003eAbout the author:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"861\" data-end=\"1446\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003ePatricia Highsmith\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e was a renowned American novelist best known for her psychological thrillers and crime fiction. She gained fame with \u003cem data-start=\"1037\" data-end=\"1059\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eStrangers on a Train\u003c\/em\u003e and the Ripley series, which introduced one of literature’s most complex anti-heroes. Highsmith’s writing is characterized by its deep exploration of the human mind, moral ambiguity, and suspenseful storytelling. Her works have been widely adapted into films and remain influential in the crime and thriller genre, earning her a lasting reputation as a master of psychological suspense.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clapping Pages","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45714646761658,"sku":"3812X2OE9-New","price":39.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5576\/0826\/files\/xcx.jpg?v=1773821508","url":"https:\/\/clappingpages.com\/products\/ripley-under-ground-by-patricia-highsmith-premium-books","provider":"Clapping Pages","version":"1.0","type":"link"}