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The Anastasia Syndrome
In the short novel The Anastasia Syndrome, prominent historical writer Judith Chase is living in London and preparing for her marriage to Sir Stephen Hallett, expected to become England's next Prime Minister. Orphaned during World War II, Judith wants to trace her origins. In this quest, she goes to a renowned psychiatrist and becomes the victim of his experiments in regre
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Published
March 1st 1991
by Pocket Books
(first published January 1989)
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I picked it up thinking it was five stories running in parallel and then realized instead it was a collection of five differeent stories. Mary higginns clark has an uncanny talent for thrillers and watching it being extended to short stories genre was a good reading experience.
Of the five stories anastasia syndorme is the longest and stands out for its twist and turns. Many times when you think you have outsmarted the author by guessing ahead, you will be surprised. Story line is little differen...more
Of the five stories anastasia syndorme is the longest and stands out for its twist and turns. Many times when you think you have outsmarted the author by guessing ahead, you will be surprised. Story line is little differen...more
Des lieux variés, différents personnages, des crimes de toute sorte, plusieurs enquêteurs chevronnés ou amateurs, du suspense… Voici les ingrédients réunis dans les cinq nouvelles du roman de Mary Higgins Clark.
« Le fantôme de Lady Margaret » est le premier des cinq récits et également les plus développé d’entre eux. Plusieurs histoires s’y entremêlent et nous plongent dans la guerre civile anglaise et la politique. Judith est une historienne qui cherche à découvrir son passé dont la route a cro...more
« Le fantôme de Lady Margaret » est le premier des cinq récits et également les plus développé d’entre eux. Plusieurs histoires s’y entremêlent et nous plongent dans la guerre civile anglaise et la politique. Judith est une historienne qui cherche à découvrir son passé dont la route a cro...more
Apr 07, 2011
Loveclassicmovies
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Other stories in this book are ok, but they are nothing special... But story named The Anastasia Syndrome is.. absolutely great! I read it 'till 2 o'clock am. It's exciting, very tensed...
The Anastasia Syndrome is a well-written, psychological thriller about a woman who assumes the identity of a historical figure she’s researching. What may have begun as a standard case of multiple personality disorder (instigated, perhaps, by long hours spent in the library) becomes something of a possession by the long-dead murderess, and Judith must fight to take her life back or lose herself completely.
Terror Stalks the Class Reunion tells the story of a man’s lasting obsession with an old hi...more
Terror Stalks the Class Reunion tells the story of a man’s lasting obsession with an old hi...more
Well this book is made up of 5 fantastic, suspense filled stories, with surprising endings.
The anastasia syndrome is about Judith Chase, a history book author who was orphaned during WWII, hungry to find out about her past and her family, Judith sees a psychiatrist expert on time regression, he succeeds in helping her find out about her past but goes beyond her childhood back to the time period of history Judith happeneds to be writting about. Suddenly England is being attacked by a woaman in a...more
The anastasia syndrome is about Judith Chase, a history book author who was orphaned during WWII, hungry to find out about her past and her family, Judith sees a psychiatrist expert on time regression, he succeeds in helping her find out about her past but goes beyond her childhood back to the time period of history Judith happeneds to be writting about. Suddenly England is being attacked by a woaman in a...more
This is a great collection of Clark's short stories. Each one different and a very enticing story. The Anastasia Syndrome about a woman with two identities that have two very different motives and the only thing connecting them is a book. Terror Stalks and Class Reunion well the title sort of explains that one. Lucky Day about a woman who mad friends with an old man who thought he was going to win the lottery and then has a scare that her husband killed him for the winning ticket. Double Vision...more
Mary Higgins Clark is one of my favorite authors of all-time. This wasn't one of my favorite books written by her, though. She is the queen of suspense and I just don't think her style lends itself very well to short stories. There was no lack of suspense in these 5 works. I just enjoy it more when the suspense is drawn out for longer. With that said, this book was still worthy of 4 stars, perhaps 4 and a half if we were allowed to award it as such.
Apr 17, 2013
Eddy Allen
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In the short novel The Anastasia Syndrome, prominent historical writer Judith Chase is living in London and preparing for her marriage to Sir Stephen Hallett, expected to become England's next Prime Minister. Orphaned during World War II, Judith wants to trace her origins. In this quest, she goes to a renowned psychiatrist and becomes the victim of his experiments in regression. When a woman in a dark green cape sets off bombs in London, Sir Stephen and Judith are faced with an intangible, myste...more
I can't believe I haven't reviewed this book yet as it was one my favorites when I was younger. I re read it about 3 times. The short stories are very well written and it is just a very good book. The first story "The Anastasia Syndrome" is a fantastic read. I would absolutely recommend this collection of short stories.
I picked this one up from the "share" shelf at Curves, just for a change of pace. I read it one day. They are short stories and very riveting, though I feel like I've just gorged myself on a bag of potato chips. Perfect for a cold winter's day.
The writing style may be repetitive, especially if the author's novels are read one after the other. But some stories are well written, and deserve attention. Others don't have a captivating plot, even if they are all well written.
Overall, I really enjoy the Anastasia Syndrome. It is a great story and the plot is really interesting, I can't help to finish it. While the other stories is just quite good for me, maybe because the story is too short.
I love Mary Higgins Clark. Her short stories remind me of O. Henry's writings. This is the 4th time I've read this book and I still got amazed at how well she weaved the stories.
This book is dear to me. My very first 'adult' book given to me as a present by my dad in fifth grade. That's when I was beginning to grow out of Babysitters Club and Sweet Valley High. lol
It has been a long time since I read this book of stories. I believe that I enjoyed most of the short stories. I know I did NOT like the main story "The Anastasia Syndrome".
I completely agree with the "loveclassicmovies" review: the other stories in the book aren't that great, but the Anastasia Syndrome makes it worth your while.
Storie cupe e violente, in cui le donne sono molto consapevolmente vittime e burattinaie. Ottimo per la spiaggia, senza troppe pretese.
Really good. Some of the stories have the typical Clark themes (e.g. there's a stalker), but some are quite different from what I'm used to from her- very nice surprise.
I love Mary Higgins Clark, she has me hooked from the first chapter. I can tell if I will like the book, right from the start.
Title story was poor - the main character bought explosives - some better ones later. Enjoyed the lottery ticket. OK I suppose.
This was a fun read. Lots of short stories and I see where she produced the ideas for other complete novels from them.
This is a collection of short stories. I think that this was an OK book of short stories some better then others.
1) Anastasia is about a woman who assumed the identity of the person that she was doing research on for a book.
2) Terror stalks the Class Reunion is about a student who kidnaps his teacher after a class reunion.
3) Lucky Day is short about an usual friendship.
4) Double Vision two twins one is murdered the other has to solve the crime before she is next.
5) The Lost Angel is about a litt...more
1) Anastasia is about a woman who assumed the identity of the person that she was doing research on for a book.
2) Terror stalks the Class Reunion is about a student who kidnaps his teacher after a class reunion.
3) Lucky Day is short about an usual friendship.
4) Double Vision two twins one is murdered the other has to solve the crime before she is next.
5) The Lost Angel is about a litt...more
Book #21 read in 2012
I don't typically like short stories, but these were very suspenseful. I liked the main story, "The Anastasia Syndrome," the least of the five stories.
I don't typically like short stories, but these were very suspenseful. I liked the main story, "The Anastasia Syndrome," the least of the five stories.
Thoroughly enjoyed each short story - kept me winding and twisting with suspense to resolution!
I was enraptured by the Anastasia Syndrome; the other stories were somewhat less enthralling.
This is my first Mary Higgins Clark novel and I loved it. The suspense and irony were great. Reminded me of Roald Dahl a little.
It was a quick read My least favorite was the Anastasia Syndrome. The others were so much better.
Great book of mystery novellas. My favorites were Anastasia Syndrome and Double Vision.
another early read of MHC, very good, different from her other who done it stories
These were really good short stories. A couple of them were really creepy though.
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Mary Theresa Eleanor Higgins Clark Conheeney, best known as Mary Higgins Clark, (b December 24, 1927 in the Bronx, New York) is an American author of suspense novels. Each of her twenty-four suspense novels has been a bestseller in the United States and various European countries, and all of her novels remain in print as of 2007, with her debut suspense novel, Where Are The Children, in its sevent...more
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