William Irish – I Married a Dead Man 1971 1st Turkish Book Turkey
William Irish – Bir Ölü ile Evlendim (I Married a Dead Man) – Milliyet Yayınları Turkish Edition (1971) – First Edition
Description:
This is the Turkish first edition of I Married a Dead Man, published under the title Bir Ölü ile Evlendim by Milliyet Yayınları in 1971. Written by William Irish, the pen name of Cornell Woolrich, the novel is a classic example of noir psychological suspense, known for its themes of identity, fate, and moral tension.
The story follows a pregnant woman who survives a train accident and, through a twist of circumstance, assumes the identity of another woman who died in the crash. As she is taken in by the deceased woman’s wealthy family, she becomes trapped in a life built on deception. What begins as an opportunity for survival gradually turns into a psychological burden, as fear of discovery and guilt begin to close in around her.
William Irish is renowned for his dark, atmospheric storytelling and his focus on ordinary individuals caught in extraordinary and often tragic situations. His works frequently explore themes of chance, mistaken identity, and the inescapable consequences of deception.
For collectors, this 1971 Turkish first edition represents an important example of noir fiction introduced to Turkish readers during a period when Milliyet Yayınları активно published a wide range of international crime and suspense novels. Its strong narrative premise and connection to a major figure in noir literature make it a highly desirable collectible.
Key Features:
• Title: Bir Ölü ile Evlendim (I Married a Dead Man)
• Author: William Irish (Cornell Woolrich)
• Publisher: Milliyet Yayınları
• Publication Year: 1971
• Edition: First Edition
• Language: Turkish
• Format: Novel
• Genre: Crime fiction, noir, psychological thriller
• Themes: Identity, deception, fate, guilt, survival
• Narrative Focus: Mistaken identity and psychological tension
• Collector Appeal: Early Turkish first edition of a classic noir suspense novel