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| 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
[edit]The 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
[edit]- The Other Typist was selected by NPR Critics' Lists: Summer 2013 Best Reads list in June of 2013. [2]
Film Adaptation
[edit]Fox 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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