{"product_id":"2026100006185-secondhand-brock-and-the-defector","title":"Brock And The Defector","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good. Jacket: Good — bright yellow cover with no tears but some light wear to edges and corners. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No visible markings. Binding condition: Appears intact and solid. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA gripping crime thriller, Brock and the Defector is the second novel in John Bingham's series set against the atmospheric backdrop of a cathedral town. The story masterfully combines the gritty procedural work of police detective Brock with the shadowy, tension-laden world of Cold War espionage. Bingham, himself a former MI5 officer and one of the inspirations for John le Carré's George Smiley, brings an authoritative authenticity to his portrayal of spycraft and deception. The narrative unfolds with the measured, intelligent pacing of a writer who understands the real mechanics of intelligence work, making it a standout entry in British crime and espionage fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48956435103963,"sku":"2026100006185-SECONDHAND","price":25.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/39f830e0-d432-4f99-99ab-531ab37967c8.png?v=1783500999","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026100006185-secondhand-brock-and-the-defector","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}