{"product_id":"he-wont-need-it-now-rare-books-1","title":"He won't need it now by James Hadley Chase [rare books] [Same Cover] [Old edition]","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"172\" data-end=\"218\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"178\" data-end=\"218\"\u003eBook Summary: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"220\" data-end=\"294\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"22\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eHe Won't Need It Now\u003c\/em\u003e (1939), published under the pseudonym \u003cstrong data-start=\"61\" data-end=\"82\"\u003eJames L. Docherty\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a gritty crime novel that delves into the murky world of corruption, blackmail, and moral ambiguity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"323\" data-end=\"477\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThe story follows \u003cstrong data-start=\"18\" data-end=\"32\"\u003eBill Duffy\u003c\/strong\u003e, a disgraced newspaper photographer who accepts a job from a wealthy man named Morgan to photograph his ex-wife, Annabel English, in a compromising situation.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eHowever, things take a dark turn when the blackmailer is murdered, and Duffy finds himself entangled in a web of deceit and danger.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eAs he navigates through a series of violent encounters and shifting allegiances, Duffy discovers that Annabel is not who she appears to be, and the lines between right and wrong blur beyond recognition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"479\" data-end=\"557\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThe novel is noted for its cynical tone and exploration of the darker aspects of human nature, with characters who are morally compromised and a narrative that offers no easy resolutions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"564\" data-end=\"610\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"570\" data-end=\"610\"\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"612\" data-end=\"810\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"22\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eJames Hadley Chase\u003c\/strong\u003e (1906–1985) was an English author renowned for his crime and thriller novels.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eBorn René Lodge Brabazon Raymond, he adopted various pseudonyms, including James L. Docherty, Raymond Marshall, and Ambrose Grant.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eChase's writing is characterized by fast-paced narratives, complex characters, and a focus on the darker sides of society.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eHe authored over 90 novels, many of which were adapted into films, earning him a reputation as a master of crime fiction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Best of Used books","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":45165636747521,"sku":"2ZQ4JGBGH-Used","price":199.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/4299\/0495\/files\/b2.jpg?v=1716373332","url":"https:\/\/bestofusedbooks.com\/products\/he-wont-need-it-now-rare-books-1","provider":"Best Of Used Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}