{"product_id":"the-things-men-do-same-cover-old-editionrare-books","title":"The things men do by James Hadley Chase [same cover] [old edition] [rare books]","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"163\" data-end=\"224\"\u003eBook Summary:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"226\" data-end=\"458\"\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=\"19\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThe Things Men Do\u003c\/em\u003e (1953), written under the pseudonym Raymond Marshall, is a gripping crime novel set in post-WWII London.\u003c\/span\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 Harry Collins, a struggling garage owner who, against his better judgment, picks up a stranded woman named Gloria Selby.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eGloria, an attractive and manipulative woman, entices Harry into a dangerous scheme to rob a consignment of industrial diamonds from a nearby post office sorting facility.\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 Harry becomes entangled in Gloria's web, he finds himself blackmailed and drawn deeper into a world of deceit and crime.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThe novel explores themes of temptation, moral compromise, and the consequences of one's actions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"465\" data-end=\"507\"\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"509\" data-end=\"747\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Hadley Chase \u003c\/strong\u003e(1906–1985) was a British-American author renowned for his crime and noir 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\"\u003eHe wrote under several pseudonyms, including Raymond Marshall, and authored over 90 novels during his career.\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 works are characterized by their fast-paced narratives, complex characters, and exploration of the darker aspects of human nature.\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 gained international acclaim with his debut novel, \u003cem data-start=\"54\" data-end=\"84\"\u003eNo Orchids for Miss Blandish\u003c\/em\u003e (1939), which was later adapted into films.\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 influence on the crime fiction genre remains significant, and his books continue to captivate readers worldwide.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Best Of Used Books","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":45371582644481,"sku":"30T0B8T8H-Used","price":150.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/4299\/0495\/files\/znxnxnxn.jpg?v=1748064083","url":"https:\/\/bestofusedbooks.com\/products\/the-things-men-do-same-cover-old-editionrare-books","provider":"Best Of Used Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}