{"title":"John Bude","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection of works by John Bude, an acclaimed author renowned for his captivating Crime \u0026amp; Thriller novels. As a master of the classic detective story, Bude's work stands out for its intricate plots and richly drawn settings, transporting readers to various picturesque locations across England while engaging them in thrilling mysteries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJohn Bude, a pseudonym for Ernest Elmore, wrote prolifically during the golden age of detective fiction, with each novel offering a unique blend of suspense, clever ingenuity, and quintessentially British charm. His craftsmanship is evident in titles like \u003cem\u003eA Telegram from Le Touquet\u003c\/em\u003e, where suspense unfolds along the idyllic French coast, and \u003cem\u003eDeath in White Pyjamas\u003c\/em\u003e, a gripping tale set against the backdrop of an English country house.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor those intrigued by coastal locales, \u003cem\u003eThe Cornish Coast Murder\u003c\/em\u003e provides a heady mix of drama and seaside ambiance, while \u003cem\u003eThe Lake District Murder\u003c\/em\u003e immerses readers in a puzzling investigation amidst England's tranquil lakes and rugged landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNot to be missed is \u003cem\u003eThe Sussex Downs Murder\u003c\/em\u003e, offering a classic whodunit in the serene English countryside, alongside \u003cem\u003eThe Cheltenham Square Murder\u003c\/em\u003e, where village life is disrupted by unexpected murder. For those who crave a touch of glamour alongside their sleuthing, \u003cem\u003eDeath on the Riviera\u003c\/em\u003e delivers intrigue with a sun-drenched, Mediterranean twist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore John Bude's rich tapestry of Crime \u0026amp; Thriller novels, each carefully crafted to delight aficionados of the genre with its vivid locales and cunning narratives. Perfect for fans of traditional detective stories, his books promise an unforgettable reading experience full of suspense and sophistication.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"a-telegram-from-le-touquet-by-john-bude-9780712355353","title":"A Telegram from Le Touquet","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs he walked away from the phone, there was a puzzled expression on Blampignon's massive countenance. He was thinking: \u003cem\u003eLe Touquet\u003c\/em\u003e again!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith some trepidation, Nigel Derry approaches the country house of his enigmatic and unpredictable aunt Gwenny for an Easter holiday visit. After a tense few days in which her guests' interactions range from awkward dinners to a knife fight, a disgruntled aunt Gwenny departs for Europe. Receiving a telegram from Le Touquet inviting him to join Gwenny in the south of France, Nigel finds himself on a vacation cut short by murder as a cold shadow of suspicion eclipses the sunny beauty of the Côte d'Azur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEnter Inspector Blampignon of the Sûreté Nationale, whose problems abound as the case suggests that the crime may have occurred hundreds of miles away from where the victim was discovered. 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With four colourful suspects to scrutinise, and not one but two 'impossible' elements of the crime to solve, this extremely rare and thoroughly entertaining mystery is long overdue its return to print.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47072487112940,"sku":"9780712353168","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/16918293482441.jpg?v=1765111765"},{"product_id":"death-on-the-riviera-by-john-bude-9780712356374","title":"Death on the Riviera","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen a counterfeit currency racket comes to light on the French Riviera, Detective Inspector Meredith is sent speeding southwards—out of the London murk to the warmth and glitter of the Mediterranean. Along with Inspector Blampignon—an amiable policeman from Nice—Meredith must trace the whereabouts of Chalky Cobbett, crook and forger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSoon their interest centres on the Villa Paloma, the residence of Nesta Hedderwick, an eccentric Englishwoman, and her bohemian house guests—among them her niece, an artist, and a playboy. Before long, it becomes evident that more than one of the occupants of the Villa Paloma has something to hide, and the stage is set for murder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis classic crime novel from 1952 evokes all the sunlit glamour of life on the Riviera and combines deft plotting with a dash of humour. 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Unfortunately for the murderer, an invitation to visit had just been sent by the crime writer Aldous Barnet, staying with his sister at No. 8, to his friend Superintendent Meredith. Three days after his arrival, Meredith finds himself investigating the shocking murder two doors down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSix of the square's inhabitants are keen members of the Wellington Archery Club, but if Meredith and Long thought that the case was going to be easy to solve, they were wrong...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Cheltenham Square Murder\u003c\/em\u003e is a classic example of how John Bude builds a drama within a very specific location. 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Suspicion seems to fall on Tregarthan's niece, Ruth; but surely that young woman lacks the motive to shoot her uncle dead in cold blood?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLuckily for Inspector Bigswell, the Reverend Dodd is on hand, and ready to put his keen understanding of the criminal mind to the test.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis classic mystery novel of the golden age of British crime fiction is set against the vividly described backdrop of a fishing village on Cornwall's Atlantic coast. 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