The #1 New York Times bestselling “Queen of Suspense” Mary Higgins Clark crafts a thrilling mystery in which a news reporter develops an interest in her birth parents just as she is assigned to cover the high-profile trial of a woman accused of murdering her wealthy husband.Television journalist Delaney Wright is on the brink of stardom when she begins covering a sensational murder trial. She should be thrilled with the story of her career, but her growing desire to locate her birth mother consumes her thoughts. When Delaney’s friends Alvirah Meehan and her husband Willy offer to look into the mystery surrounding her birth, they uncover a shocking secret they do not want to reveal.On trial for murder is Betsy Grant, widow of a wealthy doctor who has suffered from Alzheimer’s for eight years. When her once-upon-a-time celebrity lawyer urges her to accept a plea bargain, Betsy refuses: she will go to trial to prove her innocence.Betsy’s stepson, Alan Grant, bides his time nervously as the trial begins. His substantial inheritance hangs in the balance—his only means of making good on payments he owes his ex-wife, his children, and increasingly angry creditors.As the trial unfolds and the damning evidence against Betsy piles up, Delaney is convinced that Betsy is not guilty and frantically tries to prove her innocence. A true classic from Mary Higgins Clark, As Time Goes By is a thrilling read by “the mistress of high tension” (The New Yorker).
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"I've read a few of Mary Higgins Clark's books and I have to say this is my very least favorite book. Usually I'll at least finish a book, mainly because I paid for it and usually the story improves a bit... but this one didn't improve, I finished it and remained very disappointed. There was no mystery, no suspense, no twists and turns... had it figured out within a few chapters and kept hoping it would get better, but it didn't. I'll probably try another of her books if it's on sale...maybe." — Mary (4 out of 5 stars)
"I've read a few of Mary Higgins Clark's books and I have to say this is my very least favorite book. Usually I'll at least finish a book, mainly because I paid for it and usually the story improves a bit... but this one didn't improve, I finished it and remained very disappointed. There was no mystery, no suspense, no twists and turns... had it figured out within a few chapters and kept hoping it would get better, but it didn't. I'll probably try another of her books if it's on sale...maybe."
" Really enjoyed this book. This was the second Mary Clark I've listened to and I was not disappointed. The story moves along well and kept my interest. I'll definitely get another by her. "
" Great book and wonderful Story line. Could not stop reading "
Mary Higgins Clark (1927–2020) was the author of worldwide bestsellers that sold more than one hundred million copies in the United States alone. Twenty-one of her books reached the #1 spot on the New York Times bestsellers list. She was chosen by Mystery Writers of America as Grand Master of the 2000 Edgar Awards. An annual Mary Higgins Clark Award sponsored by Simon & Schuster, to be given to authors of suspense fiction writing in the Mary Higgins Clark tradition, was launched by Mystery Writers of America in 2001. She was the 1987 president of Mystery Writers of America and, for many years, served on their board of directors. In 1988, she served as chairperson of the International Crime Congress.
Jan Maxwell is an American stage and television actress. She made her Broadway debut in the musical City of Angels and has been nominated for two Tony Awards and two Drama Desk Awards. She won the 2005 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical for Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. Her Broadway credits include Sixteen Wounded, Match, and The Dinner Party. She is the sister of Obie Award–winning playwright Richard Maxwell.
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