{"title":"Frances Crane","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection featuring the works of Frances Crane, an American author renowned for her captivating contributions to the Crime \u0026amp; Thriller genre. Her novels provide a gripping blend of intrigue, charm, and suspense, masterfully embodied in her iconic series following dynamic amateur sleuths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong her celebrated works is \u003cem\u003eThe Turquoise Shop\u003c\/em\u003e, a standout that introduces readers to the keen-eyed Jean Holly. Set against the sweeping landscapes of New Mexico, this novel intricately weaves mystery and local colour, offering an engaging escape into the 1940s world of small-town secrets and crime. Crane's ability to paint vivid settings and develop charismatic characters ensures her stories remain timeless favourites for mystery enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore Frances Crane's engaging novels and get lost in the beguiling puzzles that promise to keep readers on the edge of their seats. Whether you're a long-time fan of classic crime stories or new to her works, Crane's books are sure to delight your literary senses.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-turquoise-shop-by-frances-crane-9781613163658","title":"The Turquoise Shop","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a small, artsy New Mexico town, the arrival of a wealthy stranger from back East is enough to get folks talking. Even a few years after Mona Brandon landed in Santa Maria, the rumour mill still churns with tidbits about her money, her influence, and—when a corpse is discovered in the nearby desert that may or may not be her husband—her secret and suspicious past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the counter at her local jewellery and art shop, Jean Holly has a front-row seat for all this gossip and more, after her acquaintance with Pat Abbott, the detective investigating the apparent murder, turns romantic. With his deductive reasoning and her local knowledge combined, they have everything they need to discover whodunnit. But will they be able to put the pieces together and solve the mystery before the killer strikes again?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith characters and a setting inspired by Mabel Dodge Luhan and the Taos art colony, \u003cem\u003eThe Turquoise Shop\u003c\/em\u003e is a delightful Golden Age mystery adorned with Southwestern historical detail. It is the first novel in the popular and long-running Pat and Jean Abbott series, which charmed mid-century audiences with over twenty-five installments and which was adapted for multiple radio programmes in the 40s and 50s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47072920371436,"sku":"9781613163658","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9484603482762.jpg?v=1765132915"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/frances-crane.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}