{"product_id":"2026100006429-secondhand-the-widow-of-bath","title":"The Widow Of Bath","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003eCondition: Fair. Jacket: Worn\/faded, with some chipping and wear to edges and corners. No major tears but shows age-related wear. Page Condition: Likely yellowed given age; clipped fep. Markings: No visible markings. Binding: Appears intact. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA masterwork of post-war British crime fiction, The Widow of Bath is a sharp and atmospheric mystery by Margot Bennett, a criminally underrated voice in the golden age of detective writing. The novel centres on the glamorous and enigmatic widow, whose presence in a quiet English town sets off a chain of suspicion, seduction, and murder. Bennett writes with a wit and sophistication that draws inevitable comparisons to Dorothy L. Sayers and Ngaio Marsh, weaving a plot that is both elegantly constructed and psychologically astute. Published originally in 1952, the narrative uncovers the dark secrets lurking beneath respectable facades, delivered with a dry, ironic humour that keeps the reader thoroughly off-balance. Bennett's talent for complex, morally ambiguous characters and her incisive social observation make this a standout of mid-century crime writing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48893804347611,"sku":"2026100006429-SECONDHAND","price":15.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/47656648-6832-4f9f-9bbb-262e41716b87.png?v=1782040198","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026100006429-secondhand-the-widow-of-bath","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}