{"product_id":"2026100006467-secondhand-slippery-ann","title":"Slippery Ann","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good. Jacket: worn\/faded; no tears. Page Condition: yellowed. Markings: No visible markings. Binding: Appears intact and solid. Stickers\/Labels: None visible. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA classic British mystery, Slippery Ann is one of H.C. Bailey's celebrated Mr. Clunk series, featuring the unconventional solicitor Joshua Clunk — a wily, hymn-humming lawyer with a sharp instinct for injustice and an even sharper eye for deception. The novel chronicles a cunning web of crime, deceit, and moral ambiguity, as Clunk navigates a world of shady characters and slippery dealings with his trademark mix of shrewdness and theatrical piety. Bailey's writing presents a richly atmospheric portrait of interwar England, infused with dry wit and the intricate plotting that made him a titan of the Golden Age of detective fiction. A worthy companion to the works of Agatha Christie and Dorothy L. Sayers, this entry in the series illustrates Bailey's mastery of the genre, delivering suspense and satisfaction in equal measure.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48887993794779,"sku":"2026100006467-SECONDHAND","price":15.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/cdf3e2d0-25f8-45a5-81aa-b0484f895480.png?v=1781751791","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026100006467-secondhand-slippery-ann","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}