{"title":"Cressida Downing","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCressida Downing\u003c\/strong\u003e crafts gripping crime and thriller novels that immerse readers in tense, atmospheric narratives. Her stories often explore the darker corners of human nature, weaving suspense with rich, thought-provoking characterisation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExpect intricately plotted mysteries like \u003cem\u003eConsider the Ravens\u003c\/em\u003e, where every twist deepens the intrigue. Downing’s work is perfect for those who appreciate psychological depth paired with relentless suspense.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"consider-the-ravens-by-cressida-downing-9781835014721","title":"Consider the Ravens","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLindisfarne in 1494 is a holy island of secrets\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe scribe Linnet is running from her criminal past and seeking sanctuary in the island of her childhood. She's friendless in the monastery, the monks resentful of a woman scribe, and her only company is Tom the fisherman and a child, Isabelle - watchful, clever and unlikeable - with her partly tamed raven Pol.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe monastery bursar Oswyn threatens to expose Linnet's past but she isn't the only one with secrets to hide. Intent upon uncovering the monks' misdeeds is the fanatic inspector, sent by the new Bishop of Durham to write a report on the monastery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen Oswyn is found drowned, Linnet suspects the death is not accidental.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter another death, Linnet realises there's a killer amongst the brethren, and her own precarious position makes her vulnerable - unless she can first identify who it could be…\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47974268567788,"sku":"9781835014721","price":24.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781835014721-consider-the-ravens.jpg?v=1784599259"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/cressida-downing.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}