{"product_id":"the-bungalow-mystery-paperback","title":"The Bungalow Mystery - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\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\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Dr 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?\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\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.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"The ingredients in this story are skilfully mixed.\" \u003cem\u003eTimes\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Contrived and worked out with considerable craftsmanship--drawn with sympathy and power.\" \u003cem\u003eSunday Times\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"Contains many cunning devices.\" \u003cem\u003eOutlook\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"The mystery is a real mystery.\" \u003cem\u003eGuardian\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"Plenty of mystery and drama.\" \u003cem\u003eQueen\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\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","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68227804692703,"sku":"9781911095217","price":17.26,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/LwOyOLfXoA9781911095217.webp?v=1792619523","url":"https:\/\/blackandbarhe.com\/products\/the-bungalow-mystery-paperback","provider":"Black \u0026 Barhe Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}