{"product_id":"2026100006646-secondhand-blackstone","title":"Blackstone","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good. Jacket: Worn\/faded, no tears. Page Condition: foxing. Markings: No markings visible. Binding: Intact hardcover. No stickers or labels visible. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSet in the murky underworld of Victorian London, Blackstone introduces Edmund Blackstone, one of England's first professional detectives and a member of the original Bow Street Runners. Richard Falkirk — a pseudonym for Derek Lambert — chronicles the exploits of this sharp-witted and morally complex investigator as he navigates a city rife with crime, corruption, and class division. The novel captures the gritty atmosphere of 19th-century England with vivid authenticity, drawing readers into a world of fog-laden streets and dangerous adversaries. Fast-paced and atmospheric, it combines the tension of a classic crime thriller with the rich texture of historical fiction, making it a compelling read for fans of both genres.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48888017846491,"sku":"2026100006646-SECONDHAND","price":15.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/6a85dff6-ff81-4842-b566-8c0e04d7f546.png?v=1781752993","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026100006646-secondhand-blackstone","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}