{"title":"Miles Burton","description":"\u003cp\u003eMiles Burton, a pseudonym for the prolific British author Cecil John Charles Street, is renowned for his gripping crime and thriller novels. Burton's storytelling expertise shines through in each of his tantalising mysteries, capturing readers with his clever plots and intricate details. His works, including the captivating title \u003cem\u003eThe Secret of High Eldersham\u003c\/em\u003e, meld the quaint charm of English village life with the darker undercurrents of suspense and intrigue. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBurton's novels often feature the amateur sleuth Desmond Merrion, whose logical mind and keen observation skills unravel even the most perplexing of crimes. Each book invites you into a world where every character could hold the key to the mystery, keeping you guessing until the very last page. Whether you're a long-time aficionado of crime fiction or a new explorer into the genre, Miles Burton's collection offers a rich tapestry of thrills and enigmas that promise to delight and entertain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDive into the atmospheric universe of Miles Burton, where each story is a masterful blend of plot twists and vivid settings, sure to captivate any lover of classic British crime stories.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-secret-of-high-eldersham-by-miles-burton-9780712356091","title":"The Secret of High Eldersham","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSamuel Whitehead, landlord of the Rose and Crown, is a stranger in the lonely East Anglian village of High Eldersham. When the newcomer is stabbed to death in his pub, and Scotland Yard are called to the scene, it seems that the veil dividing High Eldersham from the outside world is about to be lifted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDetective-Inspector Young forms a theory about the case so utterly impossible that merely entertaining the suspicion makes him doubt his own sanity. Surrounded by sinister forces beyond his understanding, and feeling the need of rational assistance, he calls on a brilliant amateur and 'living encyclopedia', Desmond Merrion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSoon Merrion falls for the charms of a young woman in the village, Mavis Owerton. But does Mavis know more about the secrets of the village than she is willing to admit?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMiles Burton's novels have long been neglected as mere puzzles, but his skill at elaborating intricate plots, combined with their realistic village settings, means that the best of his books deserve a broad new readership. Like the novels of Freeman Wills Crofts, Burton's best work is fast-paced and crisply told, and \u003cem\u003eThe Secret of High Eldersham\u003c\/em\u003e—which uncovers ancient secrets in sleepy rural England—is among the most entertaining of all his crime stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47072819478764,"sku":"9780712356091","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/16947523482441.jpg?v=1765132040"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/miles-burton.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}