{"product_id":"the-ghost","title":"The Ghost","description":"\u003cp\u003eAI Mode conversation: 97800917962599780091796259The ISBN 9780091796259 corresponds to the political thriller novel The Ghost written by best-selling author Robert Harris and published by Hutchinson (an imprint of Cornerstone\/Random House) in 2007.Book Key DetailsAuthor: Robert HarrisFormat: Paperback \/ SoftcoverPage Count: Approximately 310–384 pages (depending on the specific printing)Genres: Political Fiction, Crime Thriller, SuspenseSynopsisThe story follows a professional, unnamed \"ghostwriter\" hired to rescue the memoirs of Adam Lang, a charismatic and controversial former British Prime Minister. Lang is hiding out in an oceanfront mansion in America during a harsh winter after stepping down in disgrace due to his involvement in an unpopular war on terror. The project becomes dangerous when the ghostwriter uncovers deep-seated political secrets, corruption, and a web of hidden motives linked to his predecessor's mysterious death.    Background \u0026amp; Film AdaptationThe character of Adam Lang is heavily inspired by former British Prime Minister Tony Blair. The novel was highly acclaimed and later adapted into an award-winning 2010 feature film titled The Ghost Writer, directed by Roman Polanski and starring Ewan McGregor and Pierce Brosnan.\u003cbr\u003eFiction:  Harris\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hutchinson","offers":[{"title":"Very Good \/ 000120001","offer_id":48177644929175,"sku":"9780091796259-VG-000120001","price":10.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/9002\/8951\/files\/18308793482220.jpg?v=1788053384","url":"https:\/\/thriftreads.co.nz\/products\/the-ghost","provider":"Thrift Reads","version":"1.0","type":"link"}