{"title":"Angela Savage","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the captivating world of Angela Savage, a talented Australian author whose works elegantly weave elements of crime, culture, and personal turmoil. Known for her enthralling storytelling and rich characterisation, Savage crafts narratives that are both suspenseful and thought-provoking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Mother of Pearl\"\u003c\/em\u003e dives into the intricate dynamics of surrogacy, identity, and moral dilemmas, drawing readers into a story that resonates deeply with contemporary cultural issues. It's a masterpiece that explores the complexities of family and the choices that define us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003e\"Spinning Around\"\u003c\/em\u003e, Savage takes a lighter, yet equally engaging approach, exploring personal growth and self-discovery amid life's chaotic whirlwind. This novel serves as both a reflection on modern woman's life and a humorous commentary on navigating unexpected twists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor those drawn to mystery and suspense, \u003cem\u003e\"The Half-child\"\u003c\/em\u003e delivers a gripping crime narrative set against the vibrant backdrop of Thailand. With its blend of thriller elements and cultural observations, this novel keeps readers on the edge while providing insightful context about cross-cultural challenges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAngela Savage's books are a superb collection for those interested in general fiction, arts and culture, or crime and thriller genres, offering a multifaceted reading experience that captivates and challenges in equal measure.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-half-child-by-angela-savage-9781921656545","title":"The Half-child","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Half-child\u003c\/em\u003e by Angela Savage introduces Jayne Keeney, a feisty thirty-something Aussie who has been living in Bangkok for many years. She is hired to investigate the alleged suicide of a young Australian woman in a seedy Thai coastal town. Maryanne Delbeck was happy and harmless, her father refuses to believe she took her own life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJayne immerses herself in the case, navigating the backstreet world of Thai ladyboys, monks, strippers, expats and corrupt officials. Maryanne's death is not the only mystery awaiting Jayne among Pattaya's neon signs and go-go bars. While working undercover at the orphanage where Maryanne volunteered, Jayne discovers something far more sinister.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNow, her life is in danger, her case is still unsolved, and she barely has time for dinner with her handsome new love interest, Rajiv. With love and death both circling, Jayne now has two cases to crack and very little time to do it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46675333775596,"sku":"9781921656545","price":40.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/4976573482872.jpg?v=1752932169"},{"product_id":"mother-of-pearl-by-angela-savage-9781925760354","title":"Mother of Pearl","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA luminous and courageous story about the hopes and dreams we all have for our lives and relationships, and the often fraught and unexpected ways they may be realised.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAngela Savage draws us masterfully into the lives of Anna, an aid worker trying to settle back into life in Australia after more than a decade in Southeast Asia; Meg, Anna's sister, who holds out hope for a child despite seven fruitless years of IVF; Meg's husband Nate; and Mukda, a single mother in provincial Thailand who wants to do the right thing by her son and parents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe women and their families' lives become intimately intertwined in the unsettling and extraordinary process of trying to bring a child into the world across borders of class, culture, and nationality. 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