{"title":"Kathleen Richards","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKathleen Richards\u003c\/strong\u003e crafts compelling narratives that delve into the darker corners of human nature, weaving intricate plots filled with suspense and unexpected twists. Her work in \u003cem\u003eCrime \u0026amp; Thriller\u003c\/em\u003e explores chilling mysteries that captivate readers from the first page, blending psychological depth with fast-paced storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith titles like \u003cem\u003eUnder Their Roof\u003c\/em\u003e, Richards invites you into tense, atmospheric worlds where secrets lurk beneath the surface and danger feels ever-present. Fans of gripping thrillers will find her stories rich with layered characters and nail-biting tension.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"under-their-roof-by-ann-cusack-9781408724316","title":"Under Their Roof","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eUnder Their Roof\u003c\/em\u003e tells the harrowing tale of Kathleen Richards, who was just 17 when she and her sister, Deirdre, found themselves at the doorstep of 25 Cromwell Street, Gloucester. They were seeking lodgings from a seemingly friendly local couple: Fred and Rose West.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhile growing up in poverty-stricken Dublin in the 1960s, Kathleen experienced abuse from a young age. A move to England allowed her to escape, but life remained difficult, forcing her to seek refuge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt first, Cromwell Street provided a sense of freedom for the sisters, entertained by Fred's quirky behaviour and endless DIY projects. Kathleen also found happiness in forming a new friendship with her fellow lodger, Shirley Robinson.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, things took a sinister turn when Fred started to abuse Kathleen with his wife's encouragement. The situation became even darker when Shirley suddenly disappeared, causing Kathleen's world to spiral into darkness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis chilling account offers a glimpse into the terrifying reality of encountering Britain's most notorious serial killers. Yet, it also serves as an inspiring testament to the resilience of women and the pursuit of happiness following trauma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette New Zealand Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46669467025644,"sku":"9781408724316","price":36.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781408724316.jpg?v=1752734777"},{"product_id":"under-their-roof-by-kathleen-richards-9781408724330","title":"Under Their Roof","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKathleen Richards was just 17 when she and her sister Deirdre found themselves on the doorstep of 25 Cromwell Street, Gloucester, seeking lodgings from a seemingly friendly local couple: Fred and Rose West.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhile growing up in poverty-stricken Dublin in the 1960s, Kathleen was abused from a young age. A move to England allowed her to escape, but even so, life remained difficult, forcing her to seek refuge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt first, Cromwell Street provided freedom for the sisters, who were entertained by Fred's quirky behaviour. Kathleen was also happy to make a new friend in her fellow lodger, Shirley Robinson.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut then, things took a sinister turn: Fred began to abuse Kathleen with his wife's encouragement. And, when Shirley suddenly disappeared too, Kathleen's world began to grow very dark...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eUnder Their Roof\u003c\/em\u003e is a chilling account of what it's like to come face-to-face with Britain's most notorious serial killers, but it is also an inspiring account of the resilience of women and how to find happiness after trauma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47455856001260,"sku":"9781408724330","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/71UWgX25j_L._SL1500.jpg?v=1774801525"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/kathleen-richards.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}