{"title":"Anne de Marcken","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the intriguing world of Anne de Marcken, a gifted author renowned for her compelling storytelling and thought-provoking narratives. Her works, which beautifully straddle the line between reality and imagination, provide a rich reading experience for lovers of general fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnne de Marcken's writing explores the complexities of human emotions and the ephemeral nature of our experiences. Her book \u003cem\u003eIt Lasts Forever and Then It's Over\u003c\/em\u003e captivates readers with its poignant reflections on life's impermanence, inviting you to ponder the depths of its meaning long after you've turned the final page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a devoted fan of contemporary fiction or new to Anne de Marcken's oeuvre, her books promise to deliver an engaging and unforgettable journey. Dive into her collection today and discover narratives that resonate with the intricacies of everyday life.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"it-lasts-forever-and-then-its-over-by-anne-de-marcken-9781923106000","title":"It Lasts Forever and Then It's Over","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIt Lasts Forever and Then It's Over\u003c\/em\u003e asks how much of yourself can you lose before you are lost...and then what happens?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe heroine of this haunting, spare novel is voraciously alive in the afterlife. Adrift yet keenly aware, our undead narrator notes every bizarre detail of her new reality. She has forgotten even her name, but she remembers with unbearable longing the place where she knew herself and was known - where she loved and was loved. She heads west and into mind-boggling adventures, carrying a dead but laconically opinionated crow in her chest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe joint winner of The Novel Prize, \u003cem\u003eIt Lasts Forever and Then It's Over\u003c\/em\u003e is a sharp and funny tale for our dispossessed times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Astounding, inventive, and utterly original, Anne de Marcken has written a freakish classic with wisdom to spare about life, death, and the eerily vast space between. I was absolute putty in this book's hands.' - Alexandra Kleeman\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Anne de Marcken must write in a charmed ink that first erases the line between the living and the dead, and then - with prose as elegant as it is spooked - tells the story of what lies underneath. I have never read anything like this brilliant debut.' - Sabrina Orah Mark\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette New Zealand Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46712015159532,"sku":"9781923106000","price":34.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/19471123482872.jpg?v=1754269131"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/anne-de-marcken.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}