The Bride Was in Black. Black Curtain

"The Bride Was in Black" — one of the most popular and famous novels by Woolrich. When a wealthy groom falls from a balcony and dies during his engagement party, the police decide it was an accident. Only Detective Wanger, having learned that a mysterious stranger was seen near the deceased shortly before his death, suspects that a murder actually occurred. When, under strange circumstances, two more men die, who were seen in the company of a beautiful unknown woman, Wanger realizes that he is facing a series of crimes. But what connects people who, at first glance, did not know each other? And why did someone wish them dead?

"Black Curtain" — a detective story about memory, the mysteries of identity and the past. Frank Townsend suffers a head injury in an accident, but when he returns home, he doesn't recognize his apartment and discovers that his wife has moved out. It turns out that three years ago he left for work as usual and disappeared. He doesn't remember what happened to him all this time, he doesn't know what he did or where he lived, but soon learns that he is accused of murder. Frank must not only figure out what happened to him, but also restore his own reputation. Only he does not yet know that he is in great danger, he is already being watched and cannot trust anyone.