{"title":"Series: Daniel Leicester","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eDaniel Leicester\u003c\/em\u003e series invites readers into a diverse world of ideas and storytelling, spanning disciplines from \u003cstrong\u003ephilosophy and psychology\u003c\/strong\u003e to \u003cstrong\u003efinance and business\u003c\/strong\u003e. Whether exploring the nuances of value investing or delving into the intricacies of altruism and technology, each title offers thoughtful insights that challenge and engage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond the intellectual, the series captures imagination through \u003cem\u003echildren’s stories, graphic novels, and travel adventures\u003c\/em\u003e, providing a rich tapestry of genres and themes. Readers can expect a blend of informative and entertaining works that appeal to curious minds across many interests.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"old-bones-in-puglia-by-tom-benjamin-9781408724187","title":"Old Bones in Puglia","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCaptivating . . . page-turning . . . a breath of fresh air. Puglia - as it is, not just what you see on the postcards. Highly recommended!\u003c\/b\u003e - reader review\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePitch perfect . . . dive in and enjoy the ride\u003c\/em\u003e - reader review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnother excellent addition to one of the best series around. Benjamin adds a large dose of witchcraft and superstition to his usual mix of crime, family drama and enchanting femme fatales to create a heady, intoxicating delight\u003c\/b\u003e - Trevor Wood, author of the \u003ci\u003eDCI Jack Parker\u003c\/i\u003e series\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e----------\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eDiscover Italy's bewitching region of Puglia with the seventh Daniel Leicester mystery, the most propulsive yet . . . \u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEnglish detective and Bologna resident Daniel Leicester has been summoned by a dying relative to the wildest corner of Puglia, home to revered saints, fearsome mafia clans, hidden catacombs and sinister ceremonies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs Daniel discovers that his Italian family's history runs deep in the veins of the region, old grudges resurface and life is breathed into ancient superstitions. He is enchanted by the mysteries of the region and joins a search for stolen antiquities, but when a contact is gruesomely murdered by mobsters, it's clear that mafia rule is more powerful than local mysticism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLured by magic but trapped by the mob, Daniel finds himself unable to return to his beloved Bologna. His family is bound to Puglia more tightly than he ever imagined, and powerful people want answers he can't give.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnd when Daniel's daughter is snatched during a Holy Week procession, he sees first-hand just how far they're prepared to go . . .\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e----------\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eReaders love Tom Benjamin's Daniel Leicester mysteries!\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull of treachery, intriguing characters, and a story that ends up knee-deep in the mafia! . . . authenticity radiates from the page\u003c\/b\u003e - Books by Bindu\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe book had me at \"set in Italy\" . . . incredible!\u003c\/b\u003e - Susie's Book Bubble\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eOld Bones in Puglia\u003c\/i\u003e is a terrific mystery that sweeps the reader off to Italy with elan and flair and straight into a world of skulduggery, superstition and cold-blooded murder. Brilliantly spiced with atmosphere, wit, tension and red herrings, this twisty and thrilling crime novel hits all the right boxes and once again continues to cement Tom Benjamin's standing as one of the genre's most exciting voices\u003c\/b\u003e - Bookish Jottings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDaniel Leicester, like Donna Leon's Brunetti, has wonderful family ties, who all become very much part of the story . . . intriguing, well-paced and gripping . . . [Tom Benjamin] is my favourite author of Italian fiction!\u003c\/b\u003e - reader review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEvocative, easy to read, and immersive... Old and new mysteries collide in this riveting tale.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47734382002412,"sku":"9781408724187","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781408724187-old-bones-in-puglia.jpg?v=1781220305"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/series-daniel-leicester.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}