{"title":"Marie Belloc Lowndes","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the intriguing works of Marie Belloc Lowndes, a prominent author renowned for her contributions to the crime and thriller genres. Known for her captivating storytelling and psychological depth, Lowndes crafts narratives that draw readers into worlds filled with suspense and unexpected twists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong her notable works is \u003cem\u003eThe Chianti Flask\u003c\/em\u003e, a mystery that exemplifies her talent for weaving intricate plots and developing complex characters. This novel, like much of her work, reflects her keen understanding of human nature and the darker aspects of society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMarie Belloc Lowndes's stories not only entertain but also provoke thought, making her books a must-read for fans of crime and thriller literature. Her writing, characterised by its elegant prose and gripping narratives, continues to captivate readers even today.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-chianti-flask-by-marie-belloc-lowndes-9780712353298","title":"The Chianti Flask","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e[Belloc Lowndes]\u003c\/em\u003e brings to the making of a mystery a literary sense and an imagination that puts life into the tale and into the readers. \u003cem\u003eThe Observer\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn enigmatic young woman named Laura Dousland stands on trial for murder, accused of poisoning her elderly husband Fordish. It seems clear that the poison was delivered in a flask of Chianti with supper, but according to the couple's servant in the witness-box, the flask disappeared the night Fordish died and all attempts to trace it have come to nothing. The jury delivers its verdict, but this is just the end of the beginning of Marie Belloc Lowndes' gripping story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFirst published in 1934, this exquisitely crafted novel blends the tenets of a traditional mystery with an exploration of the psychological impact of death, accusation, guilt and justice in the aftermath of murder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47072696926444,"sku":"9780712353298","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/16919593482441.jpg?v=1765127076"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/marie-belloc-lowndes.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}