{"product_id":"preface-to-murder-an-oxford-murder-mystery-9781914537103","title":"Preface to Murder: An Oxford Murder Mystery","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA dangerous book. A hidden secret. A deadly betrayal.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Oxford Literary Festival is in full swing, but Detective Inspector Bridget Hart isn't there to learn about books. Instead she's been given the task of protecting Diane Gilbert, a controversial author who has received a death threat. Diane doesn't seem to think she needs Bridget's protection, but when the worst happens, Bridget's role switches to running a murder enquiry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe only clues Bridget has to go on relate to Diane's new book which examines the murky world of international arms deals. Under pressure to identify the killer, Bridget finds herself drawn into the clandestine world of foreign governments and the British Security Service. She'll need all her wiles and the full cooperation of her team to follow the twisting trail of evidence to its logical conclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSet amongst the dreaming spires of Oxford University, the Bridget Hart series is perfect for fans of Elly Griffiths, JR Ellis, Faith Martin and classic British murder mysteries.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMorris, M. S.:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - M S Morris is the pseudonym for the writing partnership of Margarita and Steve Morris. They both studied at Oxford University, where they first met in 1990. Together they write psychological thrillers and crime novels. They are married and live in Oxfordshire.","brand":"Landmark Media","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50561602486546,"sku":"9781914537103","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_09496550-2759-4fca-b318-91708b7d561e.jpg?v=1731848725","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/preface-to-murder-an-oxford-murder-mystery-9781914537103","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}