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Opening with the shocking murder of Petey Ritter in a Zurich bar, Patricia Highsmith's final novel explores complex themes of love, sexuality, jealousy, and death. Blending humor with darkness, the narrative unfolds as a captivating mystery reminiscent of a fairy tale. This paperback edition marks its American debut, serving as both an exorcism of Highsmith's literary demons and a fitting conclusion to her illustrious career. Drawing parallels to Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, it highlights the bizarre and unpredictable nature of love.