{"product_id":"this-rough-magic-9781444720501","title":"This Rough Magic","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe pioneer of romantic suspense and author of\u003ci\u003e Madam, Will You Talk? \u003c\/i\u003eMary Stewart leads her readers on a thrilling journey to a Mediterranean island paradise in this tale of mystery, murder and intrigue, perfect for fans of Agatha Christie and Barbara Pym.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e''\u003cb\u003eSuspense and romance expertly mingled\u003c\/b\u003e'' \u003ci\u003eObserver\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e''\u003cb\u003eOne of the great British storytellers of the 20th century\u003c\/b\u003e'' Independent\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLucy Waring, a young, out-of-work actress from London, leaps at the chance to visit her sister for a summer on the island paradise of Corfu, and what''s more, a famous but reclusive actor is staying in a villa nearby. But Lucy''s hopes for rest and romance are shattered when a body washes up on the beach and she finds herself swept up in a chilling chain of events. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eI shuddered, and drank my coffee, leaning back in my chair to gaze out across pine tops furry with gold towards the sparkling sea, and surrendering myself to the dreamlike feelin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSuspense and romance expertly mingled * \u003ci\u003eObserver\u003c\/i\u003e *\u003cbr\u003eKeeps one awake through the long night's journey into day * \u003ci\u003eGuardian\u003c\/i\u003e *\u003cbr\u003eA splendid book at any time * \u003ci\u003eNews of the World\u003c\/i\u003e *\u003cbr\u003eShe set the bench mark for pace, suspense and romance - with a great dollop of escapism as the icing * Elizabeth Buchan *\u003cbr\u003eA comfortable chair and a Mary Stewart: total heaven. I'd rather read her than most other authors. * Harriet Evans *\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hodder \u0026 Stoughton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48739232514391,"sku":"9781444720501","price":9.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781444720501.jpg?v=1723812214","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/this-rough-magic-9781444720501","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}