"The mind is more vulnerable than the stomach, because it can be poisoned without feeling immediate pain."
✒ #HelenMacInnes, Scottish-American author of espionage novels, was #BOTD 7 October 1907. #Literature
"The mind is more vulnerable than the stomach, because it can be poisoned without feeling immediate pain."
✒ #HelenMacInnes, Scottish-American author of espionage novels, #DOTD 30 September 1985. #Literature
Just picked up North from Rome by Helen MacInnes found tucked away in the local bookshop. Spies, suspense, and 1950s Italy? Count me in.. 📖🇮🇹
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Helen MacInnes, “Friends and Lovers”. ‘There was one moment when David’s head said, “Turn back!” But his heart said, “Go on!”’ Ladies’ Home Journal, April 1947.
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Book cover. The Snare of the Hunter by Helen MacInnes (1974) Map of Europe with imprint of woman in yellow and a push pin.
Photo of Helen MacInnes. Born Glasgow 1907, died New York 1985. Author of spy novels
Book cover. The Venetian Affair by Helen MacInnes (1963), Black lettering, shows man in foreground with buildings of Venice in background.
Book cover. Pray for a Brave Heart by Helen MacInnes (1955). Basic color is read. What appears to be inside of large mansion, woman walking down a staircase holding a candelabra.
💙📚20 Favorite Women Authors
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#HelenMacInnes
Scottish - American author of spy novels, 1907 - 1985
