{"product_id":"9780241487075","title":"Death Threats","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a collection of classic crime fiction stories featuring a renowned Paris detective. The central theme examines human frailty and deceit, revealed through patient observation, psychological insight, and morally nuanced choices. It’s crafted for adults and readers of translated mystery who savor quiet suspense and thoughtful prose, with an atmosphere that feels both noir-minded and humane.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThree tales carry readers from a mysterious death in a seaside hotel to a love triangle in the Loire countryside and a bitter rivalry within a Parisian family. Written during the Second World War, the stories distill atmosphere, psychological intensity, and the art of deduction that define this enduring detective tradition. Translated by Ros Schwartz, the collection makes these wartime narratives accessible to modern readers in fluent English.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe reading experience is story-led and character-driven, with plots advanced through dialogue, observation, and carefully weighed clues. The prose is precise and mood-rich, painting vivid settings while nudging readers to weigh motives and ethical ambiguity. Readers follow the detective as he threads through each case, sensing how truth emerges from conversations and small details rather than explosive action.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree stories in a single volume, expanding access to late-era crime fiction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePsychological depth and moral complexity that reward careful reading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStory-led, character-driven plots with spare, cinematic prose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvocative settings—from coastal hotels to rural estates to Parisian households\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTranslated by Ros Schwartz, preserving cadence and nuance of the original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAfter finishing, readers gain a deeper appreciation for psychological crime fiction and the art of restrained storytelling. The collection invites reflection on motive and humanity, cultivates curiosity about how truth unfolds, and leaves a lasting impression of thoughtful, enduring literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Crossword.in","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540530180313,"sku":"9780241487075","price":475.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0648\/3066\/9017\/files\/81UbFBFbfBL._SL1500.jpg?v=1776662968","url":"https:\/\/www.crossword.in\/products\/9780241487075","provider":"Crossword.in ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}