{"product_id":"death-of-the-eleven-toed-man-an-utterly-addictive-cozy-murder-mystery-9781805733027","title":"Death of the Eleven-Toed Man: an utterly addictive cozy murder mystery","description":"\u003cp\u003e'\u003cstrong\u003eWith its blend of wit, charm and cleverly plotted surprises, \u003cem\u003eDeath of the Eleven-Toed Man\u003c\/em\u003e is proof that village life is anything but quiet.\u003c\/strong\u003e' Reader review \u003cstrong\u003e⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThey say curiosity killed the cat, but in the sleepy village of Monksworthy, it's about to unearth a body.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLife is finally settling down for the Wye Valley Widows. 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