{"product_id":"9781801109284","title":"The Companion","description":"\u003cp\u003eA SUNDAY TIMES BEST CRIME BOOK OF 2022In a grand old mansion in the middle of the Sussex countryside, seven people have seen more than they should... The new chilling thriller from Lesley Thomson.   In a small communityJames Ritchie was looking forward to spending the day with his son, though he was a little late picking him up from his ex-wife, Anna.   In the middle of nowhereLater that afternoon, they are found dead, the victims of a double stabbing. Anna will never see her family again.   You need to keep your secrets close...   As DI Toni Kemp unravels the case, she is brought to a grand country mansion, long ago converted into flats. In this quiet, peaceful place, seven long-term residents have seen more than they should.   But this is a tight-knit group �_\" and they are good at keeping secrets...   PRAISE FOR THE COMPANION:'Like the best of Barbara Vine and Agatha Christie crossed with the unique Lesley Thomson brilliance.' Elly Griffiths'This modern take on the country-house mystery shocks from the off.' The Times'Colourful characters and devious plotting.' Ian Rankin'Electrifying, gritty.' Woman's Own\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rye Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45459598311645,"sku":"9781801109284","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0064\/1368\/0730\/files\/9781801109284.jpg?v=1719995125","url":"https:\/\/ryebooks.co.uk\/products\/9781801109284","provider":"Rye Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}