{"product_id":"2026100005167-secondhand-the-bartholomew-fair-murders","title":"The Bartholomew Fair Murders","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good                          \u003cbr\u003eJacket: Worn\/faded, no tears\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good                  \u003cbr\u003eMarkings: No markings\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSet against the raucous, teeming backdrop of Elizabethan London, this historical mystery chronicles the investigations of Matthew Stock, a cloth merchant and constable of Chelmsford, as he uncovers a web of murder and intrigue lurking beneath the festive chaos of Bartholomew Fair. Leonard Tourney masterfully captures the sights, sounds, and dangers of the famous annual fair — a gathering place for acrobats, pickpockets, merchants, and worse — as Stock is drawn into a case that implicates some of the fair's most colorful and sinister figures. The novel presents a richly atmospheric portrait of Tudor England, grounding its suspense in meticulous period detail while maintaining a brisk, engaging pace. Tourney illustrates how crime and corruption thrive in the shadows of public spectacle, delivering a mystery that is both intellectually satisfying and vividly entertaining. Fans of Elizabethan-era detective fiction will find The Bartholomew Fair Murders a compelling and thoroughly researched entry in the beloved Matthew Stock series.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48820236583131,"sku":"2026100005167-SECONDHAND","price":20.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/3e7a4bf1-4bcc-454a-b909-c3635dbe478c.png?v=1780055150","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026100005167-secondhand-the-bartholomew-fair-murders","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}