{"product_id":"9781408729076","title":"Past Lying","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePast Lying\u003c\/strong\u003e is a compelling thriller by Val McDermid that weaves together a chilling cold case with the intricate layers of human emotion and the shadows of the past. Set against the atmospheric backdrop of Edinburgh, DCI Karen Pirie finds herself drawn into the mystery surrounding the long-unsolved disappearance of student Lara Hardie.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Plot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen a manuscript surfaces that eerily parallels Lara's fate, Karen is thrust into a web of intrigue that blurs the lines between fiction and reality. As she investigates, the connections between the narrative and the unsolved case become increasingly disturbing. Each twist and turn forces her to confront not only the complexities of the case but also her own feelings, challenging her sense of justice and closure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThemes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Impact of the Past:\u003c\/strong\u003e The novel explores how unresolved histories can haunt individuals and communities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMorality and Justice:\u003c\/strong\u003e Karen must grapple with ethical dilemmas as she seeks to uncover the truth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Power of Storytelling:\u003c\/strong\u003e The manuscript acts as a mirror, reflecting deeper truths about loss and memory.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMcDermid's writing is characterised by its sharp, evocative prose and a keen understanding of psychological depth, similar to her previous works such as \u003cstrong\u003eThe Wire in the Blood\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eOut of Bounds\u003c\/strong\u003e. Her ability to create compelling characters and intricate plots has earned her a dedicated readership in the crime fiction genre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n    \"A master of her craft, McDermid delivers a narrative that keeps readers on the edge of their seats.\"\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Little, Brown Book Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52950987800908,"sku":"9781408729076","price":22.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/4163\/2076\/files\/9781408729076_front.webp?v=1765287249","url":"https:\/\/foxandfable.com\/en-eu\/products\/9781408729076","provider":"Fox \u0026 Fable UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}