James M Cain's most substantial novel and a classic of the Depression years.
'Mildred Pierce' is the story of a determined and ambitious woman who, after her feckless husband abandons her, by hard work and sacrifice builds a successful business to ensure the future of her pampered and selfish daughter. But nothing can prepare her for the intrigues and betrayals of those closest to her.
This classic novel was the basis for the Oscar-winning Joan Crawford film of the same name.
'Crime Masterworks' is a library of the greatest crime fiction ever written, chosen with the help of today's leading crimewriters and critics. However, they are categorised - hard-boiled, suspense, police procedural - all books in the series are the best of their kind.
