{"product_id":"2026100006523-secondhand-lady-without-mercy","title":"Lady Without Mercy","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003eCondition: Fair\/Poor. Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage, heavy wear and fading on edges and corners. Page Condition: Yellowed likely due to age. Markings: -. Binding: Appears intact. Stickers\/Labels: None visible. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA taut and atmospheric entry in the golden age of American crime fiction, Lady Without Mercy presents a darkly suspenseful mystery in the classic hardboiled tradition. Roman McDougald crafts a story steeped in intrigue and danger, where a femme fatale figure sits at the sinister heart of the narrative, weaving deception around those foolish enough to trust her. The novel illustrates the murky moral landscape of mid-century America, where innocence is a liability and ruthlessness is rewarded. McDougald's sharp, economical prose and deft plotting make this an essential read for devotees of vintage American detective fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48887978066139,"sku":"2026100006523-SECONDHAND","price":35.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/6aa515af-0b87-4d5d-ab71-d021289af7fa.png?v=1781751674","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026100006523-secondhand-lady-without-mercy","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}