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The Other Typist
AuthorSuzanne Rindell
LanguageEnglish
GenreMystery Thriller
PublisherAmy Einhorn Books/Putnam
Publication date
May 7, 2013
Publication placeUnited States
Media typePrint (Hardback)
Pages368 pp
ISBN978-0399161469

The Other Typist is the debut novel of author Suzanne Rindell.

Plot Summary

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The story takes place in New York during 1923, four years after the Volstead Act was signed into law. Rose Baker is a typist at a New York City Police Department precinct. Her duties primarily include transcribing the confessions of suspects brought into the precinct. One day a new girl, Odalie, is hired to help with transcribing the additional influx of confessions due to the Volstead Act. Odalie proves to be a master of seduction and Rose quickly finds herself caught up in the new typist's mystique. [1]

Awards and Recognition

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  • The Other Typist was selected by NPR Critics' Lists: Summer 2013 Best Reads list in June of 2013. [2]

Film Adaptation

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Fox Searchlight has purchased rights to a film adaptation. Keira Knightley is signed on to produce and star in the film. [3]

See Also

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References

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  1. ^ Forbes, Alcolm. "REVIEW: 'The Other Typist,' by Suzanne Rindell". StarTribune. Retrieved 10 September 2013.
  2. ^ "Start Storing Up: Indie Booksellers Pick Summer's Best Reads". NPR. Retrieved 10 September 2013.
  3. ^ Ben, Child. "Keira Knightley to star in The Other Typist". theguardian.com. Retrieved 10 September 2013.