{"product_id":"john-ashton-collection-iii","title":"John Ashton Collection (III)","description":"\u003cp\u003eTwo John Ashton books combined in one: \t• Old times\t• When William IV. Was KingTogether, these books broaden the picture of the author’s storytelling, pairing two different kinds of momentum. “Old times” draws you in with its particular premise and cast, while “When William IV. Was King” shifts the angle—either by changing tone, setting, or the kind of conflict at the center. Across both, the focus stays on character under pressure, moral choices, and the texture of everyday life. Read as a single volume, the pairing makes it easier to notice recurring themes, echoing images, and the author’s shifts in tone from one work to the next.John Ashton is widely read for clear storytelling, memorable characters, and enduring themes. The writing tends to focus on motive and consequence, with attention to social life as well as private feeling. Across different works, there is a steady interest in how people change—slowly, reluctantly, or all at once—when circumstances force a decision.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Booksclassic","offers":[{"title":"Perfect Bound","offer_id":67386226508080,"sku":"9609441343588","price":17.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.thegreatbritishbookshop.co.uk\/products\/john-ashton-collection-iii","provider":"The Great British Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}