{"product_id":"the-girls-a-charmingly-macabre-tale-of-love-and-murder-in-the-cotswolds-co","title":"Bowen, John - The Girls: A charmingly macabre tale of love and murder in the Cotswolds | Paperback","description":"\u003ch1\u003eThe Girls by John Bowen\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDive into this unsettling novel that blends dark comedy, crime thriller, and cosy love story. Set in a seemingly peaceful Cotswolds village, the lives of Janet and Susan, known locally as ‘the girls’ and partners in love and work, take a dramatic turn following a moment of surprising passion. This book promises to change how you view quaint English village life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eKey Highlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eA narrative described as a \"frisky murder story\" with \"great dialogue and action\" by The Times.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eExplores themes blending dark comedy, crime thriller elements, and romance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eFeatures the author John Bowen, with contributions listed as author.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePraised by critics, noted as \"Startlingly offbeat\" by Gore Vidal and \"Absolutely wicked\" by Armistead Maupin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bowen, John\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrint Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 130 x 18 x 198mm (13 x 1.8 x 19.8 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1529970989\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/strong\u003e 978-1529970982\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage Classics\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 4, 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 190 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor readers who appreciate tales that sit between the charm of village life narratives and the suspense of crime fiction, \u003cem\u003eThe Girls\u003c\/em\u003e offers a uniquely wicked and offbeat reading experience.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"by John Bowen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57640203583870,"sku":"1529970989","price":29.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/3919\/1207\/files\/912WQlGcS1L_77cb923e-d79d-40c0-b75a-fa4c20a70ce0.jpg?v=1783105003","url":"https:\/\/ca.yachew.com\/products\/the-girls-a-charmingly-macabre-tale-of-love-and-murder-in-the-cotswolds-co","provider":"Yachew","version":"1.0","type":"link"}