While My Pretty One Sleeps
1989 fictional novel
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While My Pretty One Sleeps is a 1989 novel by Mary Higgins Clark. It takes place in New York City. It was number 10 in the Publishers Weekly best selling book list that year.[1] It is listed in the OCLC top 1000 works most widely held by libraries.
 First edition | |
| Author | Mary Higgins Clark |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | Thriller |
| Publisher | Simon & Schuster |
Publication date | 1989 |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print (hardback & paperback) |
| ISBN | 0-671-55665-7 (first edition hardcover) |
Plot
Neeve Kearney runs a dress shop. One of her popular customers, Ethel Lambston, a writer, is found dead in a small cave.[2]
Inspiration
The character of Bishop Stanton is based on Father Joseph A. O'Hare, president of Fordham University.[2]
In other media
While My Pretty One Sleeps was made into a television film directed by Jorge Montesi, and starring Connie Sellecca, released 12 January 1997 in the US.
