The Talented Mr. Ripley

The first of the acclaimed Ripley novels, this clever psychological thriller introduces the reader to Tom Ripley and his extraordinary modus operandi. Accepting a commission from a wealthy businessman to travel to Italy in an attempt to convince his wayward son to return to the United States, Ripley gradually develops a plan to assume the young man’s identity along with his bank account.

Set in

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  Positano · Italy

  Mongibello, Dickie's village
  ★ primary
• Rome · Italy

  Ripley assumes Dickie's identity
• Venice · Italy

  Ripley's cat-and-mouse escape