{"product_id":"old-scores-a-barker-llewelyn-novel","title":"Old Scores: A Barker \u0026 Llewelyn Novel","description":"\"Wonderful...Thomas balances his rich historical context with a contemporary feel...nothing dull or fussy in this book.\" ―Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel\n\nIn 1890, the first Japanese diplomatic delegation arrives in London to open an embassy. Cyrus Barker, private enquiry agent and occasional agent for the Foreign Service Office, is enlisted to display his personal Japanese garden to the visiting dignitaries.\n\nLater that night, Ambassador Toda is shot and killed in his office and Cyrus Barker is discovered across the street, watching the very same office, in possession of a revolver with one spent cartridge.\n\nArrested by the Special Branch for the crime, Barker is vigorously interrogated and finally released due to the intervention of his assistant, Thomas Llewelyn, and his solicitor. With the London constabulary still convinced of his guilt, Barker is hired by the new Japanese ambassador to find the real murderer.\n\nIn a case that takes leads Barker and Llewelyn deep into parts of London's underworld, on paths that lead deep into Barker's own mysterious personal history, Old Scores is the finest yet in Will Thomas's critically acclaimed series.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 1250197961\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.1250197961.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Thomas, Will\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact  including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43436233785405,"sku":"BVV.1250197961.G","price":10.57,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/1250197961-0.jpg?v=1786137429","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/old-scores-a-barker-llewelyn-novel","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}