{"product_id":"9781911095217","title":"The Bungalow Mystery","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“He had his tea as usual; when I knocked at the door with the tray (he always had afternoon tea), I found him—like this.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDr Roger Lavington is dreading his debut performance with the village amateur dramatic society. But real-world drama takes over when Lavington’s neighbour, a reclusive artist, is found murdered in his own sitting room. Also found on the scene are a lady’s glove, a diamond ring, and a mysterious young woman who begs Lavington for his protection. Her safety will depend on her ability to take a role in the forthcoming village play—but is Lavington sheltering a wronged woman or a clever murderess?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Bungalow Mystery\u003c\/em\u003e (1923) was the first of Annie Haynes’s golden age crime novels, and announced a major talent. This new edition, the first in over eighty years, features an introduction by crime fiction historian Curtis Evans.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The ingredients in this story are skilfully mixed.” \u003cem\u003eTimes\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Contrived and worked out with considerable craftsmanship—drawn with sympathy and power.” \u003cem\u003eSunday Times\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Contains many cunning devices.” \u003cem\u003eOutlook\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The mystery is a real mystery.” \u003cem\u003eGuardian\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Plenty of mystery and drama.” \u003cem\u003eQueen\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This author has a sure hand at a crime story…strongly recommended to every type of novel reader.” \u003cem\u003eLiverpool Courier\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dean Street Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47054260633840,"sku":"9781911095217","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781911095217_p0.jpg?v=1763631369","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781911095217","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}