{"product_id":"2026600000497-secondhand-bony-and-the-black-virgin","title":"Bony And The Black Virgin","description":"\u003cp\u003eEdition: 1st ed.,\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good                          \u003cbr\u003eJacket: Wear and tear\u003cbr\u003ePages: Tanning and foxing         ,          price clipped\u003cbr\u003eMarkings: No markings\u003cbr\u003eCondition remarks: Boards - good. Binding - tight. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA classic entry in Arthur Upfield's beloved Australian mystery series, Bony and the Black Virgin chronicles the investigations of Detective Inspector Napoleon Bonaparte — known as Bony — a half-Aboriginal sleuth whose unparalleled tracking skills and deep connection to the Australian outback make him one of crime fiction's most distinctive heroes. Set against the vast, sun-scorched landscape of inland Australia, the novel uncovers the mystery surrounding a disappearance near a brooding geological formation known as the Black Virgin, weaving together elements of Aboriginal lore, remote wilderness, and human intrigue. Upfield masterfully illustrates the tension between modern law enforcement and ancient knowledge, giving Bony a unique investigative edge that sets the series apart from conventional detective fiction. Written with atmospheric precision and a quiet, methodical suspense, the narrative draws readers deep into the rhythms of the Australian bush while delivering a thoroughly satisfying whodunit.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48763128905947,"sku":"2026600000497-SECONDHAND","price":50.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/f4a7e957-373e-4a74-9f9d-5de4e4941a43.png?v=1778498926","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026600000497-secondhand-bony-and-the-black-virgin","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}