{"title":"Lesley Cookman","description":"\u003cp\u003eLesley Cookman’s novels weave atmospheric tales that blend mystery and compelling character studies. With a sharp eye for detail and a knack for setting, her stories like \u003cem\u003eMurder at the Crooked Horse\u003c\/em\u003e invite readers into intriguing plots set against vividly realised backdrops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFans of thoughtful general fiction will appreciate Cookman’s subtle layering of suspense and emotion, where every story unfolds with a quiet intensity. Her work captures the complexities of human relationships within the framework of engaging narratives that linger long after the last page.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"murder-at-the-crooked-horse-by-lesley-cookman-9781035405718","title":"Murder at the Crooked Horse","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTHERE'S A PUZZLING MYSTERY WHEN A BELOVED PUB BURNS DOWN...BUT LIBBY SARJEANT IS ON THE CASE.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter learning of a suspicious attempt to burn down a beloved old pub, \u003ci\u003eThe Crooked Horse\u003c\/i\u003e, amateur detective Libby Sarjeant and her friend Fran reluctantly agree to investigate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut when a local antiques dealer mysteriously disappears after apparently taking out his boat, it appears there are dark and sinister forces at play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eThis gripping and twisty crime mystery novel is the perfect read for fans of Richard Osman, the Reverend Richard Coles and LJ Ross.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003ePraise for Lesley Cookman:\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'With fascinating characters and an intriguing plot, this is a real page turner' — KATIE FFORDE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Lesley Cookman is the Queen of Cosy Crime' — PAUL MAGRS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'I've read all of the books in this series and love them all' — 5* Reader Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Just can't get enough of reading about Libby and her friends' — 5* Reader Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Libby's gang are like old friends and I was hooked from the start' — 5* Reader Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Love this series, roll on the next one!' — 5* Reader Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'I adore the characters and the village. I wish I could live on All Hallows Lane and be a part of this gang. Hoping for a new novel soon. Highly recommend' — 5* Reader Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'The characters are so likeable. I would love to visit the mythical Steeple Martin!' — 5* Reader Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47431685374188,"sku":"9781035405718","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781035405718.jpg?v=1774557406"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/lesley-cookman.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}