American writer Mary Higgins Clark died peacefully Friday night in Naples, Florida of natural causes, surrounded by family and friends, her publishing house Simon & Schuster announced on Twitter. The “queen of suspense” was 92 years old.
It is with deep sadness we say goodbye to the “Queen of Suspense” Mary Higgins Clark, author of over 40 bestselling suspense titles. She passed away peacefully this evening, January 31, at the age of 92 surrounded by family and friends. pic.twitter.com/SoAGqBebRP
– Simon & Schuster (@SimonBooks) February 1, 2020
“No one has ever been more attached to its readers than Mary,” said longtime editor Michael Korda in a statement quoted by the AP agency. “She understood them as if they were members of her own family. She was always absolutely sure what they wanted to read – and, perhaps more importantly, what they didn’t want to read – and yet she managed to surprise them every time. ”
The writer was particularly appreciated for her female heroines triumphing over danger.
Widowed at 36, mother of five, she became a successful author during the second half of her life, writing or co-writing, especially with her daughter Carol, more than 50 best-sellers, often adapted to the screen – cinema or television. Sales of his books have exceeded 100 million copies.
In France, Mary Higgins Clark was made a knight of the arts and letters in 2000. (Ps / nxp)
Created: 01.02.2020, 05h33
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