{"product_id":"the-new-girlfriend-and-other-stories-mass-market-paperback-rendell-ruth","title":"The New Girlfriend And Other Stories [Mass Market Paperback] Rendell, Ruth","description":"\u003cp\u003e**The New Girlfriend And Other Stories** delivers Ruth Rendell's trademark psychological twists with delicious dark humor. This collection of short stories explores identity, obsession, and the masks we wear—literally in the case of the title story, where a widower's grief takes an unexpectedly intimate turn with his late wife's wardrobe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRendell, the queen of British crime fiction and creator of Inspector Wexford, proves short stories are her secret weapon. Each tale peels back suburban respectability to reveal the delightfully twisted psyches beneath. From gender-bending grief to murderous neighbors, these psychological thrillers will leave you questioning everyone's motives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for fans of Patricia Highsmith, Gillian Flynn, or anyone who enjoys their fiction with a side of unsettling truth. Crime fiction enthusiasts and psychological thriller addicts will devour these bite-sized chillers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis preloved paperback from Patina Paperbacks is ready for its next adventure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e**Reader Reviews:**\u003cbr\u003e\n*\"Rendell's genius lies in making the abnormal feel terrifyingly normal. Couldn't put it down.\"*\u003cbr\u003e\n*\"Short stories done right—each one packs more punch than most full novels.\"*\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arrow","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46210548826277,"sku":"BIN-B3-GEN-18780-11-21-2025","price":6.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/1407\/9909\/files\/71UObusufbL.jpg?v=1763771683","url":"https:\/\/patinapaperbacks.com\/products\/the-new-girlfriend-and-other-stories-mass-market-paperback-rendell-ruth","provider":"Patina Paperbacks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}