{"product_id":"the-mystery-of-mercy-close","title":"The Mystery of Mercy Close","description":"Dive into the captivating world of \"The Mystery of Mercy Close\" by Marian Keyes, an exceptional trade paperback published by Penguin UK in 2017. This thrilling novel, boasting 608 pages of sheer entertainment, revolves around Helen Walsh—a private investigator grappling with numerous challenges. As her life spirals downwards, with her job diminishing and her flat repossessed, Helen is faced with the unexpected return of her charming yet dubious ex-boyfriend, Jay Parker. In a twist of fate, she reluctantly agrees to take on a missing persons case involving Wayne Diffney, a former member of the boyband Laddz. This task brings Helen back into a chaotic world she thought she had left behind.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe narrative is both moving and irresistibly funny, featuring a strong female lead whose vulnerability and wit shine throughout. As Helen juggles her new relationship with the handsome detective Artie Devlin and the resurfacing drama with Jay, readers are taken on a rollercoaster ride of emotions and revelations. Discover this unforgettable tale filled with humor, heart, and the complexities of love and loss.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePerfect for fans of contemporary fiction and mystery novels, \"The Mystery of Mercy Close\" is your ticket to a vibrant exploration of self-discovery, resilience, and the pursuit of happiness amidst chaos. Don't miss out on the chance to experience Helen Walsh's thrilling adventure as she navigates life's complexities. Grab your copy today and uncover the mystery that awaits!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition: BRAND NEW\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9780141043098\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Trade paperback (UK)\u003cbr\u003eYear: 2017\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Penguin UK\u003cbr\u003ePages: 608\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDescription:\u003cbr\u003eHelen  Walsh doesn't believe in fear - it's just a thing invented by men to  get all the money and good jobs - and yet she's sinking. Her work as a  Private Investigator has dried up, her flat has been repossessed and now  some old demons have resurfaced.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot least in the form of her  charming but dodgy ex-boyfriend Jay Parker, who shows up with a missing  persons case. Money is tight and Jay is awash with cash, so Helen is  forced to take on the task of finding Wayne Diffney, the 'Wacky One'  from boyband Laddz.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThings ended messily with Jay. And she's  never going back there. Besides she has a new boyfriend now, the very  sexy detective Artie Devlin and it's all going well. But the  reappearance of Jay is stirring up all kinds of stuff she thought she'd  left behind.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlaying by her own rules, Helen is drawn into a dark  and glamorous world, where her worst enemy is her own head and where  increasingly the only person she feels connected to is Wayne, a man  she's never even met.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUtterly compelling, moving and very very funny, The Mystery of Mercy Close  is unlike any novel you've ever read and Helen Walsh - courageous,  vulnerable and wasp-tongued - is the perfect heroine for our times.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCan't wait for The Mystery of Mercy Close? Discover more about the Walsh family in Marian's brilliant ebook short Mammy Walsh's A-Z of the Walsh Family, out now.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePraise for Marian Keyes-\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis product has FREE shipping however combined shipping for other products is not available with this item.  Please allow up to 10 days for shipping.","brand":"RANDOM HOUSE","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":43034404585561,"sku":"PR535481","price":41.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2551\/5502\/files\/9780141043098_SHZ884XILGQE.jpg?v=1770002426","url":"https:\/\/smartfox.co.nz\/products\/the-mystery-of-mercy-close","provider":"SmartfoxNZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}