{"title":"Belinda McKeon","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection featuring the works of acclaimed Irish author Belinda McKeon. Known for her eloquent prose and keen insight into human relationships, McKeon has firmly established herself as a significant voice in contemporary fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStart your journey with \u003cem\u003eSolace\u003c\/em\u003e, McKeon's remarkable debut novel that has resonated with readers and critics alike. This powerful narrative explores themes of love, loss, and the complexities of familial ties, set against the evocative backdrop of rural Ireland. The book eloquently captures the struggles and triumphs of its characters, making it a compelling read for anyone interested in deeply human stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eContinue with \u003cem\u003eTender\u003c\/em\u003e, McKeon's second novel, which delves into the intense and sometimes tumultuous friendship between two young people navigating their identities in the vibrant city of Dublin. With its intricate character dynamics and poignant exploration of desire and self-discovery, \u003cem\u003eTender\u003c\/em\u003e further cements McKeon's status as a writer with profound emotional depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBelinda McKeon's works, rooted in Irish culture yet universally relatable, invite readers to reflect on their own experiences of intimacy and identity. Perfect for aficionados of general fiction, her books promise rich narratives and thought-provoking themes.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"solace-by-belinda-mckeon-9781035063840","title":"Solace","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA wonderful novel. I was deeply moved. Outstanding\u003c\/em\u003e - John Boyne\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMark Casey did not expect to fall in love. But from the minute he saw Joanne Lynch across the garden of a Dublin pub, it seemed that nothing else was possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut Mark is also drawn back - guiltily - to his family and the land they have farmed for generations, and when he discovers the truth behind a family feud, it threatens to destroy this passionate love affair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA novel of quiet power, filled with moments of carefully told truth\u003c\/em\u003e - Colm Tóibín\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eElegant, consuming and richly inspired. Superb\u003c\/em\u003e - Colum McCann\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePowerful and beautifully paced . . . I was totally gripped\u003c\/em\u003e - Catherine O'Flynn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Macmillan Publishers New Zealand Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46978032632044,"sku":"9781035063840","price":28.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/ec011dfee6baba49e70f6d6c7bdc9868.jpg?v=1762941084"},{"product_id":"tender-by-belinda-mckeon-9781035086696","title":"Tender","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGripping, completely compelling . . . a sublime talent\u003c\/em\u003e - Donal Ryan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCaptures what it is like to be young in Dublin with grace, subtlety and sympathy\u003c\/em\u003e - Colm Tóibín\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCatherine and James are as close as two friends could ever be. Witty, talented, and charming, James is unlike anyone Catherine has encountered before, and she finds herself hungry to explore with him all that Dublin in the '90s has to offer - even as James struggles to find his place in it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut as their connection intensifies, Catherine discovers that there's a fine line between longing and love, friendship and obsession . . .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the author of the multi-award-winning debut \u003cem\u003eSolace\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eTender\u003c\/em\u003e is a dazzling exploration of the complexities of human relationships, a novel about friendship and youth, about selfhood and sexuality, about the lies we tell ourselves and the lies we are taught to tell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA superb and sophisticated writer\u003c\/em\u003e - The Times\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRichly nuanced and utterly absorbing\u003c\/em\u003e - The Guardian\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Macmillan Publishers New Zealand Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46978038825196,"sku":"9781035086696","price":28.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/c2f2f3ca078a0096a8243a4b3b9bf1f2.jpg?v=1762941069"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/belinda-mckeon.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}