{"product_id":"2026200006761-secondhand-grim-pickings","title":"Grim Pickings","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good                          \u003cbr\u003eJacket: Very good\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good                  \u003cbr\u003eMarkings: Previous owner\u003cbr\u003eCondition remarks: Usual aging. Shelf wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA classic Australian cozy mystery, Grim Pickings introduces amateur sleuth Verity Birdie Birdwood and her friend Kate Delaney, who find themselves entangled in murder during what should have been a peaceful family apple-picking weekend in the countryside. When a death disrupts the gathering, Jennifer Rowe masterfully uncovers the dark secrets and long-simmering tensions lurking beneath the surface of an ordinary extended family. The novel presents a sharp, witty, and observant tone, balancing dry humor with genuine suspense as the investigation unfolds among a cast of richly drawn, eccentric characters. Rowe illustrates the way family dynamics can conceal jealousy, resentment, and motive, making every relative a potential suspect. First published in 1987, this beloved debut launched one of Australia's most celebrated mystery series and remains a standout of the genre.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48820255064283,"sku":"2026200006761-SECONDHAND","price":25.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/8c6a726f-904b-4798-bb1d-e1d704cf07c3.png?v=1780055862","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026200006761-secondhand-grim-pickings","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}