{"product_id":"these-old-shades","title":"These Old Shades","description":"Set in the 18th century, this novel follows the story of Justin Alastair, the Duke of Avon, who is known for his cold and calculating nature. His life takes an unexpected turn when he encounters a young boy named Léon, who is fleeing from an abusive situation. Intrigued by the boy's striking resemblance to his arch-enemy, Avon takes Léon under his wing, only to discover that Léon is actually Léonie, a girl in disguise. As the Duke's plans for revenge unfold, he finds himself entangled in a web of intrigue, romance, and unexpected emotions. The novel explores themes of identity, redemption, and the complexities of human relationships, all set against a richly detailed historical backdrop.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePublished 1949, First Australian Edition\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBinding of book is loose. Some foxing, stains, and fraying of edges on front and back covers. Some foxing and a tear at the top of the spine, with severe fading. Moderate tanning and some foxing on top, fore, and bottom edges. Bookplate present. Moderate foxing on endpapers. Slight foxing on most pages. Clean of annotations across pages. Some tanning around margins of pages.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Well Read","brand":"Thryft x Books for Charity","offers":[{"title":"Well Read","offer_id":50791050969369,"sku":"ON.VB.1607","price":40.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0110\/0598\/4849\/files\/AgAD5hwAAhj8OFU_processed.png?v=1747387917","url":"https:\/\/thryft.asia\/products\/these-old-shades","provider":"Thryft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}