Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption & The Green Mile by Stephen King 2 Book Set - Fiction - Paperback

Titles in This Set. Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption. The Green Mile. Details. Condition: Brand New. Format: Paperback. Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton (Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption) & Gollancz (The Green Mile). Age Range: Adult. Overview. This two-book paperback set brings together two of Stephen King's most beloved works of prison-set fiction: Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption, the novella that inspired the acclaimed film, and The Green Mile, King's atmospheric death-row masterpiece. Both stories explore confinement, injustice, and the flickers of hope and humanity found in the darkest of places, making this bundle a compelling pick for any fan of literary suspense, classic King, or character-driven drama.. About the Books. Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption follows Andy Dufresne, a quietly determined convict serving time in Maine's Shawshank State Penitentiary for a crime he insists he did not commit. Narrated by fellow inmate Red, the story traces a deep and unlikely friendship forged behind bars, alongside Andy's patient, ingenious plan that unfolds across decades. Originally published within King's 1982 collection Different Seasons, it later became the basis for the multi-Oscar-nominated film The Shawshank Redemption, and is now available in this standalone paperback edition. The Green Mile takes readers to Cold Mountain Penitentiary's death row in 1932, where block supervisor Paul Edgecombe encounters John Coffey, a gentle giant convicted of an unspeakable crime. As the story unfolds along the corridor nicknamed "the Green Mile," questions of guilt, innocence, and inexplicable grace come to the fore. Told with King's trademark blend of tension and empathy, it remains one of his most acclaimed and widely read novels, and was adapted into the celebrated film starring Tom Hanks. Together, these two paperbacks showcase Stephen King at his most emotionally resonant, moving beyond horror into stories of justice and redemption.. Two of Stephen