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1934
THE POSTMAN ALWAYS RINGS TWICE
James M. Cain
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THE POSTMAN ALWAYS RINGS TWICE

by James M. Cain

Knopf · 1934

Peak rank

#2

Weeks on list

6

Chart History

#1510151934

6 weeks on the Hardcover Fiction list, peaking at #2

The sultry young wife of a diner owner conspires with an aimless drifter to murder her husband.

All Appearances

6NEWFebruary 26, 1934wk 1
3↑3March 5, 1934wk 2
3—March 12, 1934wk 3
3—March 19, 1934wk 4
2↑1March 26, 1934wk 5
7↓5April 2, 1934wk 6

Details

Published
1934
Pages
202
Publisher
Knopf
Categories
Adultery

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