Author. Born Mary Patricia Plangman in Fort Worth, Texas, she is widely recognized as one of the most original mystery writers of her time. Her first novel, "Strangers on a Train", was made into a classic film by Alfred Hitchcock. She is perhaps best known for her creation of Tom Ripley, the chameleon-like protagonist of several of her novels. During her career Highsmith received the O. Henry Award, the Edgar Allan Poe Award, and the French Grand prix de littérature policière. In 1990 she was named Chevalier dans l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres from the French Ministry of Culture. Her other works include "The Talented Mr. Ripley", "Deep Water", "The Glass Cell", "Edith's Diary", "The Animal Lover's Book of Beastly Murder", "Man's Best Friend and Other Stories", "Little Tales of Misogyny", and "Small g: a Summer Idyll", which was published posthumously. She also wrote the novel "The Price of Salt" under the pen name Claire Morgan which was made into the movie "Carol". She died of leukemia in Locarno, Switzerland.

Author. Born Mary Patricia Plangman in Fort Worth, Texas, she is widely recognized as one of the most original mystery writers of her time. Her first novel, "Strangers on a Train", was made into a classic film by Alfred Hitchcock. She is perhaps best known for her creation of Tom Ripley, the chameleon-like protagonist of several of her novels. During her career Highsmith received the O. Henry Award, the Edgar Allan Poe Award, and the French Grand prix de littérature policière. In 1990 she was named Chevalier dans l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres from the French Ministry of Culture. Her other works include "The Talented Mr. Ripley", "Deep Water", "The Glass Cell", "Edith's Diary", "The Animal Lover's Book of Beastly Murder", "Man's Best Friend and Other Stories", "Little Tales of Misogyny", and "Small g: a Summer Idyll", which was published posthumously. She also wrote the novel "The Price of Salt" under the pen name Claire Morgan which was made into the movie "Carol". She died of leukemia in Locarno, Switzerland.

Bio by: José L Bernabé Tronchoni