{"product_id":"books-the-bungalow-mystery-by-annie-haynes","title":"The Bungalow Mystery","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHe 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\u003eContrived 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":"World of Books ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53508196892945,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/9781911095217.jpg?v=1778141355","url":"https:\/\/www.worldofbooks.com\/products\/books-the-bungalow-mystery-by-annie-haynes","provider":"World of Books ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}