Ripley Under Water
novel by Highsmith
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Ripley Under Water is a novel by Patricia Highsmith, published in 1991. It is part of a series featuring the character Tom Ripley, a suave and psychopathic murderer who assumes the identities of his victims through forgery and mimicry. The series began with The Talented Mr. Ripley in 1955, and other books include Ripley Under Ground and Ripley's Game. Highsmith's novels are known for their exploration of guilt, innocence, and evil, and they have been adapted into numerous films and television series.12
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