{"title":"Nap Lombard","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our Nap Lombard collection, where the thrill of crime meets the intrigue of a bygone era. Nap Lombard is the pseudonym for the talented husband and wife duo, Pamela Hansford Johnson and Gordon Neil Stewart. Together, they crafted riveting crime and thriller narratives that captivate readers with their intricate plots and engaging storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong their most celebrated works is \u003cem\u003eMurder's a Swine\u003c\/em\u003e, a standout title that perfectly encapsulates the charm and suspense of classic detective fiction. Set during World War II, the story weaves a web of mystery, with a blend of humour and wit, ensuring readers are both entertained and engrossed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese books are a delightful amalgamation of compelling characters and unpredictable twists, which will appeal to both dedicated crime enthusiasts and those new to the genre. Dive into Nap Lombard's world and experience the perfect balance of mystery and light-heartedness that defines their work.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"murders-a-swine-by-nap-lombard-9780712353786","title":"Murder's a Swine","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"I should imagine this was murder, too, because it would be very difficult to build yourself into a heap of sandbags and then die...\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the blackout conditions of a wintry London night, amateur sleuth Agnes Kinghof and a young air-raid warden have stumbled upon a corpse stowed in the walls of their street's bomb shelter. As the police begin their investigation, the night is interrupted once again when Agnes's upstairs neighbour, Mrs Sibley, is terrorised by the sight of a grisly pig's head at her fourth-floor window.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith the discovery of more sinister threats mysteriously signed 'Pig-sticker', Agnes and her husband Andrew, unable to resist a good mystery, begin their investigation to deduce the identity of a villain living amongst the tenants of their block of flats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA witty and light-hearted mystery full of intriguing period detail, this rare gem of Golden Age crime returns to print for the first time since its publication in 1943.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47072633028844,"sku":"9780712353786","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/16924473482441.jpg?v=1765121342"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/nap-lombard.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}