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Trouble With Product X: Sinister events disrupt a quiet Cornish village

Trouble With Product X: Sinister events disrupt a quiet Cornish village

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A beautiful Cornish coastal village is the setting for a sinister conspiracy involving a kidnapped baby, mysterious monks, and an almost irresistible new perfume. Martha, an advertising agent, becomes embroiled in the plot while filming a TV commercial on the Cornish coast.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 192 pages
Publication date: 06 January 2022
Publisher: The Murder Room


A captivating Cornish coastal village serves as the backdrop for a deeply unsettling conspiracy involving a kidnapped baby, enigmatic monks, and an alluring new perfume. Joan Aiken's mastery of this genre is evident in her exceptional execution, as noted by the New York Times Book Review. Martha, employed by an advertising agency, embarks on a TV commercial shoot on the picturesque Cornish coast. The client is the enigmatic owner of a chemicals company, who has developed a remarkably captivating perfume. Martha's task is to helm the romantic ads, featuring his beautiful but manipulative daughter-in-law.

However, Martha's involvement in the conspiracy over the perfume's true origins quickly escalates, encompassing a kidnapped baby, sinister monks, her long-lost ex-husband, and a series of exploding soup cans. Amidst this intricate web of events, Martha must also navigate her own tumultuous love life. Witty and acute, this delightful romantic thriller promises to keep readers engaged and entertained from start to finish.

Weight: 174g
Dimension: 129 x 197 x 9 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781471920899

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