{"product_id":"2026600000881-secondhand-the-brethren","title":"The Brethren","description":"\u003cp\u003eEdition: 1st us ed., 1st pr.,\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Very good                          \u003cbr\u003eJacket: Very good\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good                  \u003cbr\u003eMarkings: No markings\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Brethren presents a gripping legal thriller set within the confines of a federal prison, where three former judges, known as the Brethren, orchestrate a lucrative scam from behind bars. This intricate narrative chronicles their audacious scheme, which involves blackmailing powerful figures through a lonely hearts ad. Grisham masterfully builds suspense as their operation expands, drawing the attention of both the CIA and a ruthless congressman. The story illustrates the corrupting influence of power and the unexpected ingenuity found in desperate circumstances. It is a compelling examination of justice, crime, and the blurred lines between them.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48750348239067,"sku":"2026600000881-SECONDHAND","price":20.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/493ee209-61ab-4d07-b41a-e8f24be09cb0.png?v=1778094783","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026600000881-secondhand-the-brethren","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}