While She Sleeps (novel)

While She Sleeps is a 1940 mystery thriller novel by the British writer Ethel Lina White.[1] [2] White was an established author of mysteries and thrillers by this stage, and the novel was published by the Collins Crime Club and Harper Brothers.[3]

While She Sleeps
American first edition
AuthorEthel Lina White
CountryUnited Kingdom
LanguageEnglish
GenreMystery Thriller
PublisherCollins Crime Club (UK)
Harper Brothers (US)
Publication date
1940
Media typePrint

Synopsis edit

A young woman considers herself to be naturally lucky. After winning the Irish Sweepstake she has acquired three houses - one in the city, one in the country, and one at the seaside. Bored of life in England, she lets her London house and goes for a long-planned holiday in Switzerland unaware that she is now a target for murder.

References edit

  1. ^ Bourgeau p.183
  2. ^ Adams p.201
  3. ^ Reilly p.1473

Bibliography edit

  • Adams, Margaret. Single Blessedness: Observations on the Single Status in Married Society. Penguin Books, 1978.
  • Bourgeau, Art. The Mystery Lover's Companion. Crown, 1986.
  • Reilly, John M. Twentieth Century Crime & Mystery Writers. Springer, 2015.