I had not heard of this book or seen it on the screen in any form. Even though I knew roughly how it ends it is a book that is difficult to put down. Is this more like the Alfred Hitchcock or the BBC?

I adore Angela Lansbury, so I gave it a 4 because she’s in it.

The more I read Ethel Lina White, the more I come to appreciate her. The train is traveling through Nazi Germany just prior to WW2.Elliot Gould has the second largest part. The Lady Vanishes & the Spiral Staircase (Wordsworth Classics). However, when it was chosen by my reading group, I was interested to read it and liked the cover of this edition – released to celebrate 70 years of Pan books. A serial killer is on the loose, looking for victims whom he regards as'imperfect'.

Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Imagine my delight then when I found a Kindle copy of Ethel Lina White's collected works, including. There's a problem loading this menu right now. I liked it, and found it more believable than the film Hitchcock made. Is this literature? To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. amzn_assoc_tracking_id = "agathachristiebooks-20";

Whether in the 19th Century or the 21st, her books explore deep themes but with a light touch. Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2016, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 2, 2019. Be the first to ask a question about The Lady Vanishes.

The start of the book was slow going.

Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. It rattles along at a good pace as though trying to match the speed of the express train as it thunders through the countryside trying to reach Triest in time to make it's connection. She awakens after a nap to find Mrs Froy gone and when she ask. This is another of the very rare cases where the movie is better than the book. There's a problem loading this menu right now. The book differs significantly from the movie with regards to the role of the lady who vanishes.

I couldn’t decide! Unable to add item to List. I adore 'The Lady Vanishes'; it is easily one of my favourite films. The Little Lady Vanishes (The Detective Joanna Best Mysteries Book … [was this influenced by Christie's Murder on the Orient Express which I see was published 2 years before?

Her fellow passengers blame Iris's "fantasy" a blow to the head that she had received earlier, but Iris knows that something is wrong.

Reviewed in the United States on September 3, 2018. Reviewed in the United States on August 28, 2012. I usually finish a novella in one day, maximum of 2 days. An imposter appears, but Iris recognizes the facial discrepancies, and realizes a conspiracy is afoot and Miss Froy's life endangered. Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2017. I've read many of Ava Stone's stories and this is unusual with its bit of paranormal activity.

A conveniently available doctor tries to convince Iris that she is suffering from hallucinations and that Miss Froy never existed; but she enlists the help of a somewhat improbable Sir Galahad, and together they fall headlong into a world of secret agents and disguised identities. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. A trifle outdated, but it’s fun to see how the English thought and behaved abroad in the 1930’s. Lethal Ladies: The Lady Vanishes / Laura / Rebecca, February 2019 - The Lady Vanishes by Ethel Lina White, Official Summer Classics 2017 Discussion: The Lady Vanishes, What Happened to Offred?

Read more. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published Margaret Atwood’s Big Sequel Answers Readers’ Questions. On mention that the castle is rumored to be haunted, it is agreed upon that their friends will accompany them to the castle and hold a Samhain masquerade party there. It became a Hitchcock film.

La lady del crimine (Italian Edition), A fun remake I remember watching this on cable when I was a kid along with “Foul Play” and “Murder By Death” and many other mystery-comedies.

Highly recommended - her other books, which I working through, are also worth chasing up. Like other reviewers I picked this book up having seen a recent showing of the Hitchcock film from the late 1930s, and was struck by the sheer quality of her writing. This is an enjoyable, quick read. The…. Inevitably comparisons will be made with the Hitchcock film, which differs in many respects from the original novel and arguably provides a less satisfactory ending. All in all it is an excellent read. Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2019, Reviewed in the United States on September 7, 2016.

It does bog down in places and moves slowly due to the inner monologues but the plot is intricate and interesting.

She has tired of their company and stays behind an extra day, which leaves her travelling alone. Related posts: The Lady Vanishes The Veiled Lady (CapleBooks Classic Short Stories) (Volume 12) The Veiled Lady (Caple Books Classic Short Stories) (Volume 12) Agatha Christie. 3 people found this helpful. In this nail-bitingly tense thriller, a girl on a train finds herself in a terrifying situation when her travelling companion vanishes suddenly from their compartment whilst she is sleeping. He also overacts as the Life magazine reporter trying to help the rich attractive blonde drunken heiress ( not Paris Hilton ) on her quest to…, Almost as good as the original movie This version isn’t as good as the first one, but it came close. Gilbert, a musicologist and fellow passenger, is the only one who finally believes her and together the two piece together how someone could not only disappear into thin air, but have their existence erased completely as well. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. Iris Carr is on her way home to England after vacationing with friends in Europe.

There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. In a setting of foreigners and strangers on the train, she meets another English woman, Mrs Froy, and finds comfort in her companionship. Something went wrong. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 2, 2013. Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2017. Worth reading, especially together with the film, to see what Hitchcock decided to change. Here is another entry into the Book to Movie Reading Challenge (as well as a whole boat load of other challenges). Originally published as The Wheel Spins, this gripping psychological suspense novel was the inspiration for Alfred Hitchcock’s famous 1938 thriller starring Margaret Lockwood and Michael Redgrave. Am also going to see this at the theatre so decided to read the book as well. Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2016, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 2, 2019. There was a problem loading your book clubs. All in all it is an excellent read. Directed by Alfred Hitchcock. amzn_assoc_ad_type = "smart"; Reprint. Ethel Lina White (1876 – 13 August 1944) was a British crime writer, best known for her novel, “The day before the disaster, Iris Carr had her first premonition of danger. amzn_assoc_search_bar_position = "top"; Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. amzn_assoc_marketplace = "amazon"; A special edition of The Lady Vanishes by Ethel Lina White reissued with a bright retro design to celebrate Pan’s 70th anniversary. Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2019, Reviewed in the United States on September 7, 2016. In a setting of foreigners and strangers on the train, she meets another English woman, Mrs Froy, and finds comfort in her companionship. This isn't that The One of my favorite Hitchcock movies, and arguably his best British film, is The Lady Vanishes .

White easily sets the atmosphere. Skip to main content. Ethel Lina White's novel The Wheel Spins (1936) was snapped up by Alfred Hitchcock and transformed into The Lady Vanishes (1938). All in all it is an excellent read. What can she do? 3 people found this helpful. On mention that the castle is rumored to be ha. A young woman gets on a train to return to England and is befriended by a fellow traveler.



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