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The Moon-Spinners (1964): Film vs Book
Film · 1964 · Directed by James Neilson · Starring Hayley Mills, Eli Wallach
About the film
A girl on holiday in Crete finds herself in the middle of a mystery.
How close is it to the book?
Loosely based on the bookThe film simplifies the plot and plays up the adventure.
Read or watch first?
The novel is a romantic thriller.
What the book gives you
The Moon-Spinners by Mary Stewart
A pleasant, easy adventure set on a Greek island.
Who will like it: Readers who like cozy romantic suspense in a sunny setting.