Helen macinnes has 34 books on goodreads with 29701 ratings. Oct 26, 2012 i began reading helen macinnes back in the late 60s and early 70s, when i was still in high school. She graduated from the university of glasgow with a degree in french and german. Helen clark macinnes october 7, 1907 september 30, 1985 was a scottish american author of espionage novels. I and my true love has 10 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. A protest against michigans stayathome order outside the state capitol. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. As a child, he liked reading a lot of books, especially the james bond series by ian flemming. English girl sheila matthews innocent holiday to poland becomes a nightmare when the german army invade in the summer o. Our cheap used books come with free delivery in the us.
Robert renwick series in order helen macinnes fictiondb. Helen clark macinnes was born on october 7, 1907 in glasgow to donald macinnes and jessica mcdiarmid, and had a traditional scots presbyterian upbringing. The venetian affair by macinnes, helen and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Helen clark macinnes, scottishborn american novelist, known for her taut, realistic espionage thrillers.
Find the unconquerable by macinnes, helen at biblio. Susan, thank you for introducing me to helen macinnes. Buy above suspicion by helen macinnes online at alibris. The story is fairly lighthearted, but the characters are interesting. The salzburg connection by helen macinnes nook book ebook. Later on in college he started reading books by robert ludlum, and others like agatha christie, arthur conan doyle, helen macinnes, frederick forsyth, ken follett, mario puzo, raymond chandler, james m. Dubbed the queen of spy writers, her books have sold more than 25 million copies in the united states alone and have been translated into over 22 languages. Help us improve our author pages by updating your bibliography and submitting a new or current image and biography. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. Helen macinnes author of the salzburg connection goodreads. Buy the unconquerable by helen macinnes online at alibris. Almost all of macinness novels were about the struggle against either nazism or communism, but in this novel the focus begins to shift more towards international terrorism. It has a light, humorous tone visiting wouldbe new york writers and poseurs contrasted with ranching sensibility.
Hidden target by helen macinnes and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. October 7, 1907 september 30, 1985 77 helen macinnes was a scottishamerican author of espionage novels. Read while still we live by helen macinnes available from rakuten kobo. She has been referred to as the queen of spy writers by the sunday express. Working as a librarian in 1932, she met and married classics professor gilbert highet, and they moved to new york in 1937. Explore books by helen macinnes with our selection at. Assignment in brittany by helen macinnes librarything. Throw in a host of scary, yet fascinating characters and you have a set of winning reads. English girl sheila matthews innocent holiday to poland becomes a. Shop amongst our popular books, including 43, neither five nor three, the hidden target and more from helen macinnes.
Helen macinnes helen clark macinnes october 7, 1907, glasgow a september 30, 1985, new york city was a scottishamerican author of espionage novels. The fortiesa time when women were supposed to be barefoot and in the kitchen. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Us and uk first edition books this helen macinnes bibliography or checklist list the crime or mystery books written by the author.
Shes written some excellent books, and message from malaga is another good story from her canon. Helen macinnes, 77, a gifted and prolific storyteller whose 21 novels of suspense, espionage and intrigue established her as one of the worlds foremost writers of international spy fiction, died. Author helen macinness complete list of books and series in order, with the latest releases, covers, descriptions and availability. Prelude to terror, the hidden target, and then cloak of darkness. She graduated from the university of glasgow in scotland in 1928 with a degree in.
Originally from glasgow, macinnes graduated from the university of glasgow in 1928 with a degree in french and german. She had been writing for three decades by then, and was at the height of her craft. Helen macinnes has 34 books on goodreads with 29707 ratings. The salzburg connection assignment in brittany double image agent in place, and more on. The venetian affair, written in 1963, was the first of her books i read. Helen macinness most popular book is the salzburg connection. She was a bestselling author who wrote espionage thrillers beginning in the 1940s. Helen macinnes is a classic example of the oldschool spy thriller. Assignment in brittany by helen macinnes, the salzburg connection by helen macinnes, prelude to terror by helen. I reserved a copy of the new book about jk but the name is not salikof on the library catalog. While still we live ebook by helen macinnes rakuten kobo.
This one was a surprise as it has little or nothing to do with her normal genre espionage. Helen has a definite talent for developing wellrounded characters. Helen macinnes books list of books by author helen macinnes. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Helen macinnes, whose 21 novels established her as the queen of. Click to read more about assignment in brittany by helen macinnes.
Helen macinnes bibliography a complete list of his books. Helen macinnes 19071985 was a scottishamerican novelist of spy fiction. Rest and be thankful is a departure from the europeaneastern seaboard settings of most of helen macinnes novels. The blend of a feisty heroine and an alpha male makes these books a draw. The complete series list for robert renwick helen macinnes. Helen macinnes 19071985 was the scottishborn american author of 21 spy novels. A librarian, she married professor gilbert highet in 1932 and moved with her husband to new york in 1937 so he could teach classics at columbia university. Books by helen macinnes author of the salzburg connection. As depicted in the series, wimsey is an aging man born in 1890.
I and my true love book by helen macinnes half price books. Buy above suspicion by helen macinnes, in very good condition. Lord peter bredon wimsey the leading role in dorothy l sayers series, plays the role of a detective with no legal law enforcement permit. Almost all of macinnes s novels were about the struggle against either nazism or communism, but in this novel the focus begins to shift more towards international terrorism. American editions precede the english first editions except for horizon. They leave readers wanting to know more about them. May 24, 2014 susan, thank you for introducing me to helen macinnes.
Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. Prelude to terror by helen macinnes and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. I am delighted to have completed my collection of helen macinnes books with this gripping story, which has shown that sadly man hasnt learnt anything from history, and that the horrors of occupation today are as bad as at the start of the war years in poland. Taking place on a mountain ranch in the american west. Above suspicion, starring emilia clarke and jack huston. She graduated from the university of glasgow in scotland in 1928 with a degree in french and german. Originally from glasgow, macinnes graduated from the university of glasgow in 1928 with a. Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. Macinnes graduated from the university of glasgow in scotland in 1928 with an ma in french and german. Helen macinnes was a scottishamerican author of espionage novels.