{"product_id":"books-the-companion-by-lesley-thomson","title":"The Companion","description":"A SUNDAY TIMES BEST CRIME BOOK OF 2022  In a grand old mansion in the middle of the Sussex countryside, seven people have seen more than they should... The new chilling thriller from Lesley Thomson.  In a small community James Ritchie was looking forward to spending the day with his son, though he was a little late picking him up from his ex-wife, Anna.  In the middle of nowhere Later that afternoon, they are found dead, the victims of a double stabbing. Anna will never see her family again.  You need to keep your secrets close... As DI Toni Kemp unravels the case, she is brought to a grand country mansion, long ago converted into flats. In this quiet, peaceful place, seven long-term residents have seen more than they should.  But this is a tight-knit group – and they are good at keeping secrets...  PRAISE FOR THE COMPANION:  'Like the best of Barbara Vine and Agatha Christie crossed with the unique Lesley Thomson brilliance.' Elly Griffiths 'This modern take on the country-house mystery shocks from the off.' The Times 'Colourful characters and devious plotting.' Ian Rankin 'Electrifying, gritty.' Woman's Own","brand":"World of Books ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53674461724945,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/9781801109284.jpg?v=1781532855","url":"https:\/\/www.worldofbooks.com\/products\/books-the-companion-by-lesley-thomson","provider":"World of Books ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}