Deep Water is a crime novel by Patricia Highsmith, first published in 1957. 1962 publicity photo of Patricia Highsmith Patricia Highsmith (January 19, 1921 - February 4, 1995) was an American novelist who is known mainly for her psychological crime thrillers which have led to more than two dozen film adaptations. ... 1957 (MCMLVII) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Overview

The story concerns Victor Van Allen and his unconventional marriage to Melinda. It is set in a small town called Little Wesley.