The Postman Always Rings Twice by James M. Cain
The Postman Always Rings Twice is often regarded as the greatest significant crime novel of the twentieth century, and it's easy to understand why. It's short, racy, and full of shocks, and you won't have time to catch your breath. In fact, Cain's language was so blatantly explicit that the book was briefly prohibited in Boston.
The plot revolves around Frank Chambers and his chance meeting with restaurant owner Cora Papadakis on the side of the road. Despite her marriage, Frank ends up working for Cora and her husband and falling in love with her. When Frank and Cora decide to sinisterly plot the dissolution of her marriage, Frank's spontaneity gets the best of him. They believe that if the plan works, they will be able to live happily ever after in one other's arms... or so they believe.
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