{"product_id":"2026100005003-secondhand-death-cracks-a-bottle","title":"Death Cracks A Bottle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good                          \u003cbr\u003eJacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good         ,          price clipped\u003cbr\u003eMarkings: Previous owner\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA classic entry in the golden age tradition of British detective fiction, Death Cracks a Bottle follows the sardonic and razor-sharp Detective Sergeant Honeybody and his superior, Inspector Harry James, as they investigate a murder set against the backdrop of the wine trade. Kenneth Giles crafts a whodunit steeped in dry wit and gentle irony, using the genteel world of vintners and connoisseurs as a richly atmospheric stage for foul play. The narrative uncovers the dark rivalries and hidden motives lurking beneath the polished surface of a seemingly respectable industry, delivering clues with the precision of a seasoned puzzle-maker. Giles's signature humor and sharp characterization keep the tone light yet shrewdly observant, making this an immensely satisfying mystery for fans of classic British crime fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48887953424603,"sku":"2026100005003-SECONDHAND","price":60.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/e90a5274-4ac9-47a8-a021-872a23eb6bac.png?v=1781750369","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026100005003-secondhand-death-cracks-a-bottle","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}