{"product_id":"try-anything-twice-peter-cheyney","title":"Try Anything Twice  - Peter Cheyney","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"139\" data-end=\"174\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"139\" data-end=\"149\"\u003eTitle: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"152\" data-end=\"172\"\u003eTry Anything Twice\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"176\" data-end=\"205\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"176\" data-end=\"187\"\u003eAuthor: \u003c\/strong\u003ePeter Cheyney\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"207\" data-end=\"233\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"207\" data-end=\"221\"\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/strong\u003eCollins\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"235\" data-end=\"271\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"235\" data-end=\"254\"\u003eEdition \u0026amp; Year: \u003c\/strong\u003e1948 Edition\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"273\" data-end=\"297\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"273\" data-end=\"283\"\u003ePages: \u003c\/strong\u003e191 pages\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"299\" data-end=\"324\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"299\" data-end=\"308\"\u003eSize: \u003c\/strong\u003e5 in x 8 in\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"326\" data-end=\"351\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"326\" data-end=\"337\"\u003eFormat: \u003c\/strong\u003eHardcover\u003c\/p\u003e\r\nPeter Cheyney, one of Britain’s most popular crime and thriller writers of the 1930s and 1940s, was widely celebrated for his hard-boiled style, witty storytelling, and charismatic anti-heroes. Try Anything Twice, first published by Collins in 1948, showcases Cheyney’s distinctive blend of noir atmosphere, fast-moving narrative, and unpredictable characters that made him a household name in the golden age of thriller fiction.\r\n\r\nThis hardcover edition spans 191 pages and is presented in a convenient 5 x 8 inch size, making it both durable and accessible. The novel exemplifies Cheyney’s mastery of crime intrigue, underworld dealings, and espionage drama, offering readers a thrilling journey filled with double-crosses, sharp dialogue, and unexpected twists.\r\n\r\nCheyney, best known for his “Lemmy Caution” and “Slim Callaghan” series, played a pivotal role in shaping British pulp and noir fiction. His works were hugely popular in both Britain and Europe, influencing crime literature and even inspiring film adaptations. 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