{"title":"Francis Iles","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the world of Francis Iles, a pseudonym of the renowned author Anthony Berkeley Cox, who has etched his mark in the Crime \u0026amp; Thriller genre. Iles's works are characterised by their intricate plots and psychological depth, offering a thrilling ride through the darker corridors of the human mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerhaps the most famous of his novels, \u003cem\u003eBefore the Fact\u003c\/em\u003e, exemplifies his mastery in creating suspense with a chilling tale of love, deception, and murder. This gripping narrative not only keeps readers on the edge of their seats but also offers a perceptive look into the motivations behind criminal acts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrancis Iles's novels are a must-read for any crime fiction enthusiast looking to explore the psychological complexities of his characters. Dive into his collection to uncover stories that are as enthralling as they are thought-provoking, reminding us why Iles remains a cornerstone in the Crime \u0026amp; Thriller category.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"before-the-fact-by-francis-iles-9780712355506","title":"Before the Fact","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSome women give birth to murderers, some go to bed with them, and some marry them. Lina Aysgarth had lived with her husband for nearly eight years before she realised that she was married to a murderer.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing the success of \u003ci\u003eMalice Aforethought\u003c\/i\u003e, novelist Anthony Berkeley Cox returned to his Francis Iles pen-name for another experiment in the inverted mystery. Where \u003ci\u003eMalice Aforethought\u003c\/i\u003e is a study of murder from the perpetrator's perspective, \u003ci\u003eBefore the Fact\u003c\/i\u003e is a masterful tale of the suspicions of a possible victim and her impressions of disquieting husband Johnnie.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnsettling and gripping for its incisive portrayal of human emotion and fears, this experimental classic of crime fiction was the basis for Alfred Hitchcock's film \u003ci\u003eSuspicion\u003c\/i\u003e, but remains an arresting literary read today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46804183580908,"sku":"9780712355506","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/16941673482441.jpg?v=1757413632"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/francis-iles.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}