{"title":"Evelyn E. Smith","description":"\u003cp\u003eEvelyn E. Smith’s works offer a captivating blend of intelligent mystery and subtle wit, perfect for readers who enjoy crime fiction with a twist. Her stories often feature intricately plotted puzzles and memorable characters, inviting the reader to engage deeply with the unfolding intrigue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a keen eye for detail and a flair for atmosphere, Smith’s writing balances suspense with thoughtful exploration of human nature. Fans of traditional crime and thriller narratives will find her novels both engaging and satisfying.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"miss-melville-regrets-by-evelyn-e-smith-9781631943126","title":"Miss Melville Regrets","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood breeding simply doesn't pay the rent anymore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnd while Miss Melville has bucketloads of breeding, she finds herself somewhat... lacking, shall we say, when it comes to finances. Distinctly lacking. Her rich friends are no help; they think 'broke' means having to buy a smaller yacht. What is an impoverished gentlewoman to do?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBecome a killer for hire, of course. But \u003cem\u003eMiss Melville\u003c\/em\u003e (who prefers the term 'hitwoman') doesn't take just any job, no matter how well paid. That kind of sordid money-grubbing is beneath contempt. No, she reserves her talents for those who... let's say those who really deserve them. It's true, her ancestors would roll in their graves at the thought of Miss Melville working and for a \u003cem\u003epaycheck\u003c\/em\u003e, my dear! But finger sandwiches and opera tickets don't come cheap: One does what one must.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47487113920748,"sku":"9781631943126","price":32.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/62a41a03481c3b6f7c915cc8a5f241e4.jpg?v=1775778294"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/evelyn-e-smith.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}