| Author | Suzanne Rindell |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | Mystery Thriller |
| Publisher | Amy Einhorn Books/Putnam |
Publication date | May 7, 2013 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print (Hardback) |
| Pages | 368 pp |
| ISBN | 978-0399161469 |
The Other Typist is the debut novel of author Suzanne Rindell.
Plot Summary
editThe story takes place in New York during 1923, four years after the Volstead Act was signed into law. Rose Baker is a typist at a New York City Police Department precinct. Her duties primarily include transcribing the confessions of suspects brought into the precinct. One day a new girl, Odalie, is hired to help with transcribing the additional influx of confessions due to the Volstead Act. Odalie proves to be a master of seduction and Rose quickly finds herself caught up in the new typist's mystique. [1]
Awards and Recognition
editFilm Adaptation
editFox Searchlight has purchased rights to a film adaptation. Keira Knightley is signed on to produce and star in the film. [3]
See Also
edit- http://suzannerindell.com - The official website of Suzanne Rindell
- IMDB - IMDB article dealing with The Other Typist (2014) film adaptation
References
edit- ^ Forbes, Alcolm. "REVIEW: 'The Other Typist,' by Suzanne Rindell". StarTribune. Retrieved 10 September 2013.
- ^ "Start Storing Up: Indie Booksellers Pick Summer's Best Reads". NPR. Retrieved 10 September 2013.
- ^ Ben, Child. "Keira Knightley to star in The Other Typist". theguardian.com. Retrieved 10 September 2013.
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