The Talented Mr. Ripley

Jacket Notes:  In a chilling literary hall of mirrors, Patricia Hlghsmith introduces Tom Ripley. Like later-day Henry James hero, he is sent to Italy, with the commission to coax Dickie Greenleaf back to his wealthy father. But Ripley finds himself fond of this prodigal young American. He wants to be like him--exactly like him. Suave, agreeable, and utterly amoral, Ripley stops at nothing--certainly not only one murder--to accomplish his goal.
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