The Black Curtain
The Black Curtain by Cornell Woolrich, published by Penzler Publishers on February 4, 2025, is a compelling work of fiction that delves into the complexities of memory and identity. In this narrative, Frank Townsend experiences a seemingly minor accident that leads to a profound disruption in his life. Upon returning home after more than three years, he finds his wife missing and his apartment unrecognizable. Struggling with amnesia, Frank embarks on a journey to uncover his past and the circumstances surrounding the murder he has been accused of.
Readers will find themselves immersed in a gripping mystery as Frank navigates a world filled with uncertainty and danger. A mysterious stranger with a gun complicates his quest for answers, forcing him to confront not only his lost memories but also the reality of his precarious situation. The Black Curtain, part of Woolrich’s acclaimed “black” series, explores themes of noir and amateur sleuthing, offering a rich narrative that challenges the protagonist’s understanding of trust and survival. This edition contains 216 pages and is presented in English, making it accessible to a wide audience.
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In a nightmare scenario, Frank Townsend has an apparently minor accident on his way home but he arrives to find his wife gone and doesn’t recognize his apartment. He had gone to work on a normal day but didn’t return for more than three years. Suffering from amnesia, he has to rediscover who he is, where he has been, and what he has done. A curtain has fallen to cut off all memories of his life.
First among the memories he wants to recover is whether he has committed the murder of which he has been accused. A mysterious stranger with a gun has been following him while he attempts to simultaneously understand what has happened in his past while doing all he can to extricate himself from a seemingly hopeless situation and regain his reputation. He does not yet know that he is in great jeopardy and there is no one he can trust to rescue him from the abyss.
The Black Curtain is the second of Cornell Woolrich’s celebrated “black” books, following The Bride Wore Black, which established his reputation as America’s greatest noir writer. It was adapted into film as the classic Street of Chance, starring Burgess Meredith and Claire Trevor.
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