{"title":"Series: The Appeal","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Appeal\u003c\/em\u003e series invites readers to explore a diverse array of genres and ideas, from imaginative sci-fi and fantasy landscapes to profound reflections in philosophy and psychology. Each title offers a unique voice, whether diving into cultural insights, creative arts, or engaging biography and memoir, encouraging curiosity and fresh perspectives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect thoughtful storytelling alongside informative works that span history, military affairs, and educational resources. This collection appeals to those who appreciate both compelling narratives and enriching knowledge, bridging fiction and reality with skill and imagination.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-appeal-by-janice-hallett-9781982187460","title":"The Appeal","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eInternational Bestseller\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"[W]itty, original...a delight.\" —\u003cem\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for fans of Ruth Ware and Lisa Jewell, this international bestseller and \"dazzlingly clever\" (\u003cem\u003eThe Sunday Times, London\u003c\/em\u003e) murder mystery follows a community rallying around a sick child. But when escalating lies lead to a dead body, everyone is a suspect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Fairway Players, a local theatre group, is in the midst of rehearsals when tragedy strikes the family of director Martin Hayward and his wife Helen, the play's star. Their young granddaughter has been diagnosed with a rare form of cancer, and with an experimental treatment costing a tremendous sum, their castmates rally to raise the money to give her a chance at survival. However, not everybody is convinced of the experimental treatment's efficacy nor of the good intentions of those involved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs tension grows within the community, things come to a shocking head at the explosive dress rehearsal. The next day, a dead body is found, and soon, an arrest is made. In the run-up to the trial, two young lawyers sift through the material—emails, messages, letters—with a growing suspicion that the killer may be hiding in plain sight. The evidence is all there, between the lines, waiting to be uncovered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA wholly modern and gripping take on the epistolary novel, \u003cem\u003eThe Appeal\u003c\/em\u003e is a \"daring...clever, and funny\" (\u003cem\u003eThe Times, London\u003c\/em\u003e) debut for fans of Richard Osman and Lucy Foley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47643253866732,"sku":"9781982187460","price":53.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/a584a2794817557e6a2b5bbd4df7444d.jpg?v=1779168329"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/series-the-appeal.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}