Thunder Heights & Window on the Square

by Phyllis A. Whitney

Two of Whitney's novels have been compiled into one volume.

Genres: Suspense, Historical, Gothic, Fiction

505 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1960

About the author

Phyllis Ayame Whitney (1903 – 2008) was an American mystery writer. Rare for her genre, she wrote mysteries for both the juvenile and the adult markets, many of which feature exotic locations. A review in The New York Times once dubbed her "The Queen of the American Gothics".

She was born in Japan to American parents and spent her early years in Asia. Whitney wrote more than seventy novels. In 1961, her book The Mystery of the Haunted Pool won an Edgar Award from the Mystery Writers of America for Best Juvenile novel, and she duplicated the honor in 1964, for The Mystery of the Hidden Hand. In 1988, the MWA gave her a Grand Master Award for lifetime achievement. Whitney died of pneumonia on February 8, 2008, aged 104.

Reviews

[Laurie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I always love Phyllis Whitney. She's one of my favorite authors.

[Patt Church · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thunder Heights was better then Window on the Square.
Thunder Heights takes place in an lumber baron's mansion on the Hudson River in maybe the early 1900's. Descriptions are wonderful.
Window on the Square takes place in New York City. Life in a growing city.

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