{"product_id":"2026200014151-secondhand-hero-by-proxy-a-kaleidoscopic-misadventure","title":"Hero By Proxy: A Kaleidoscopic Misadventure","description":"\u003cp\u003eEdition: Second impression before publication\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Fair\u003cbr\u003eJacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage\u003cbr\u003ePages: Tanning and foxing\u003cbr\u003eMarkings: Previous owner,Fair - Rubbed edges and bumping on spine and corners\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen a mild-mannered everyman is thrust into a world of mistaken identity and escalating chaos, Darwin Teilhet's Hero by Proxy delivers a kaleidoscopic misadventure that spins with comic ingenuity and suspenseful momentum. Set against the backdrop of mid-20th century intrigue, the novel chronicles the hapless journey of an ordinary protagonist who finds himself entangled in circumstances far beyond his control, navigating a labyrinthine plot with wit, desperation, and unexpected resourcefulness.\n\nTeilhet was a master of blending sharp comedic timing with the narrative propulsion of thriller fiction, and Hero by Proxy stands as a vivid illustration of that rare talent — a book that keeps the reader simultaneously laughing and turning pages in genuine suspense. His prose is crisp and assured, carrying the kind of breezy confidence that makes even the most improbable scenarios feel entirely plausible. First published by the prestigious Victor Gollancz Ltd in 1943, this wartime gem remains a testament to Teilhet's underappreciated genius, leaving one to wonder just how deeply the rabbit hole of misadventure can go.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49161000485083,"sku":"2026200014151-SECONDHAND","price":70.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/4e2f9f45-4391-4129-aae9-a64b629ed873.png?v=1787188790","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026200014151-secondhand-hero-by-proxy-a-kaleidoscopic-misadventure","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}