{"title":"Austin Duffy","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection featuring the works of Austin Duffy, an acclaimed author renowned for his poignant and introspective storytelling. Known for his unique ability to weave intricate narratives, Duffy captures the complexities of human experience with a rare sensitivity. Explore the depths of his thought-provoking fiction, where each work offers a glimpse into life’s multifaceted nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong the titles in this collection, \u003cem\u003eCross\u003c\/em\u003e stands out, inviting readers on an evocative journey through themes of identity and heritage. Following the nuances of personal and shared histories, this novel promises a deeply emotional reading experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnother compelling read, \u003cem\u003eCross\u003c\/em\u003e (a different story sharing the same title), delves into the universal truths of existence, exploring how we seek connection and meaning in the modern world. Each page is imbued with Duffy’s signature prose, promising a captivating narrative that resonates long after you've turned the final page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Night Interns\u003c\/em\u003e offers a gripping look into the demanding world of medical professionals. Drawing from his own experiences, Duffy masterfully depicts the tensions and triumphs of life in the medical field, balancing realism with profound empathy. This novel is as enlightening as it is stirring, offering readers a vivid exploration of the human spirit under pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAustin Duffy's literature is a celebration of life’s intricacies, offering insights that are both universal and uniquely personal. His works are a testament to the power of storytelling, making this collection a must-read for fans of contemporary fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-night-interns-by-austin-duffy-9781783788354","title":"The Night Interns","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStylish, mordant, and pitch-perfect - I read it in one sitting. If Rachel Cusk or Sally Rooney had been junior doctors they might have come up with something like this\" - Gavin Francis, author of \u003cem\u003eRecover\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIntravenous lines, catheters, bodies in distress, wounds: three young surgical interns working the night shift must care for - and keep alive - the influx of patients, while frightened and uncertain about what the night will throw at them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Night Interns\u003c\/em\u003e beautifully conjures the alien space of the hospital wards and corridors through the viewpoint of one of the interns, as he comes to terms with the bodily reality of the patients and the bizarre instruments of healing. Equally unsettling for the inexperienced junior staff are the dysfunctional hierarchies of the hospital workplace. Under intense pressure and with very little sleep, the interns become inured to their encounters with sickness, all the while searching for the meaning in their work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBy turns moving, shocking, and darkly funny, \u003cem\u003eThe Night Interns\u003c\/em\u003e fizzes with nervous energy, forensic insight and moral tension, as it evokes life and death on the frontline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46555545993452,"sku":"9781783788354","price":23.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/2498373482823.jpg?v=1750104863"},{"product_id":"cross-by-austin-duffy-9781803510835","title":"Cross","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1994, the summer of the ceasefire. 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The townsfolk suspect a tout, but no one is willing to accept the evidence before their eyes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom its dramatic first chapter, \u003cem\u003eCross\u003c\/em\u003e is an extraordinary evocation of the loyalties and divisions within a town governed by its own variety of law, where violence is rewarded and complicity is second nature. It is a complex tale of betrayal and brutality at the height of the Troubles, a moving, powerful, and empathetic lament for a community that has lost its way in its battle for the nation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46711169384684,"sku":"9781803510835","price":36.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/3122653482830.jpg?v=1754196846"},{"product_id":"cross-by-austin-duffy-9781803510842","title":"Cross","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1994, the summer of the ceasefire. In the Northern Irish border town of Cross, after decades of violent protest against British rule, a community plays out its end game.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrancie, a principled elder of the cause, has authorised the murder of a policeman; his teenage henchmen are triumphant at pulling it off. 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It is an intricate tale of betrayal and brutality at the height of the Troubles, a moving, powerful and empathetic lament for a community that has lost its way in its battle for the nation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46825673359596,"sku":"9781803510842","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/3122723482830.jpg?v=1758108918"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/austin-duffy.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}