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In Dolores Claiborne by Stephen King, the story unfolds through a gripping, first-person narrative as Dolores recounts her life during a police interrogation. Set on a fictional island, she reveals the complexities of her relationships and the circumstances surrounding the mysterious death of her wealthy employer. As the thriller delves into themes of survival and inner strength, Dolores' tale is both intense and captivating.
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You might enjoy this riveting tale if you appreciate intense character studies combined with psychological suspense. The narrative delves into the life and secrets of a strong-willed woman, painting a vivid portrait of her experiences and actions on a small Maine island. With elements of mystery and a gripping exploration of human morality, this crime thriller captures the complexity of its central characters.

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Dolores Claiborne

Wake up the new reader and shake up the existing reader - between Spring 2021 and Autumn 2024 Hodder is reissuing groups of Stephen King's books in a wonderful new livery. DOLORES CLAIBORNE is a THRILLING SUSPENSE novel, described by the Sunday Telegraph as 'a compelling masterpiece'.

Hodder are boosting Stephen King's backlist with new covers, new author brand lettering and a marketing campaign which directs readers to the right King title for them.

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King's Number One bestselling suspense novel, 'a compelling masterpiece' (Sunday Telegraph) about a housekeeper with a long-hidden secret from her past, now with a stunning new cover look.

The sheets . . . had to be hung perfectly. She'd go to that window, year in and year out and yell at me: 'Six pins, now, Dolores! You mind me, now . . . I'm counting, and my eyes are just as good now as they ever were!

When Vera Donovan is found dead at the bottom of the stairs, the police want to question her housekeeper Dolores Claiborne.

And Dolores does have a confession to make. But it's not what the police are expecting to hear as they listen to her life story - a story which hearkens back to her abusive marriage and the suspicious death of her husband in the small Maine community of Little Tall Island.

Dolores Claiborne has a story to tell. And you'd better pay attention or else.

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Stephen King is praised for his mastery in the thriller genre, taking readers beyond familiar realms and consistently dominating bestseller lists. His ability to capture the American psyche and create compelling characters is highlighted in Dolores Claiborne. The novel, described as a compelling masterpiece, showcases King's unrelenting tension and skillful characterisation, particularly through its vivid and engaging narrator.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781444707441

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 July 2011

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hodder & Stoughton

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 227g

Pages: 320

About the Author

STEPHEN KING is the author of more than seventy books, all of them worldwide bestsellers. His crime thrillers featuring Holly Gibney include Mr Mercedes, winner of the Edgar Award for best novel, and The Outsider, both of which were adapted into successful TV series, as well as Finders Keepers, End of Watch and the title story from If It Bleeds.

Many of his titles are the basis for major motion pictures including IT, Stand By Me (adapted from The Body) and The Shawshank Redemption, which is IMDb's top-rated movie of all time.

King is the recipient of The Sunday Times Award for Literary Excellence 2022, the 2020 Audio Publishers Association Lifetime Achievement Award, the 2018 PEN America Literary Service Award, the 2014 National Medal of Arts, and the 2003 National Book Foundation Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters. He lives in Maine, with his wife, novelist Tabitha King.

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