{"product_id":"2026200005470-secondhand-the-devious-ways","title":"The Devious Ways","description":"\u003cp\u003eEdition: First Edition\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good                          \u003cbr\u003eJacket: Worn\/faded, no tears\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good                  \u003cbr\u003eMarkings: Previous owner\u003cbr\u003eCondition remarks: Previous owner in small print on FEP, light foxing on top of block but pages otherwise fine\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA compelling collection of four novellas that delve into the shadowy recesses of the human psyche. Philip Freund, celebrated for his intellectual depth and stylistic precision, explores themes of obsession, moral ambiguity, and the intricate deceptions people practice upon others—and themselves. From a pianist's unsettling infatuation to the complex social maneuvers of European intellectuals, these stories offer a suspenseful and philosophically rich journey into the \"devious ways\" of the heart and mind. Freund’s work remains a cornerstone for readers who appreciate literature that balances atmospheric intrigue with profound psychological insight.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48750401487067,"sku":"2026200005470-SECONDHAND","price":30.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/6bb85a8c-20bf-400c-bc1a-6ada575abb1d.png?v=1778096343","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026200005470-secondhand-the-devious-ways","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}