{"product_id":"2026100006527-secondhand-guaranteed-to-fade","title":"Guaranteed To Fade","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good. Jacket: Worn\/faded, with some minor chipping on edges and corners. Page Condition: Yellowed with age. Markings: No visible markings. Binding: Appears intact. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA sharp and suspenseful entry in the classic American crime fiction tradition, Guaranteed to Fade pairs the wisecracking writer George Bagby with his long-time partner Inspector Schmidt of the New York Police Department in another tightly plotted murder mystery. Bagby, the fictional narrator and recurring character in this beloved series, chronicles the unraveling of a complex case with dry wit and keen observation. The series is celebrated for its clever interplay between the bumbling yet perceptive narrator and the seasoned detective, delivering both genuine mystery and sardonic humour in equal measure. Fans of mid-century detective fiction will find this installment a satisfying and compulsively readable whodunit that holds its own among the best of the genre.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48887977967835,"sku":"2026100006527-SECONDHAND","price":20.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/95454c5f-484f-4d26-9b41-df6634805d85.png?v=1781751667","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026100006527-secondhand-guaranteed-to-fade","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}