{"title":"David Leavitt","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the profound and emotionally resonant works of David Leavitt, a celebrated author known for his penetrating insight into human relationships and social dynamics. With a career spanning several decades, Leavitt has carved a niche in the world of General Fiction, where he skilfully blends rich narratives with intricate character development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn works like \u003cem\u003eShelter in Place\u003c\/em\u003e, Leavitt showcases his ability to weave contemporary issues with timeless themes, inviting readers to explore the intricacies of modern life through a compassionate and, sometimes, satirical lens. His storytelling brilliance lies in the subtle exploration of personal identity, familial bonds, and societal expectations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLeavitt's novels are a testament to his deft craftsmanship and ability to evoke deep emotion through elegant prose. Whether you are a long-time admirer or new to his narratives, David Leavitt's books offer a rewarding literary journey that encourages reflection and empathy.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"shelter-in-place-by-david-leavitt-9781408845950","title":"Shelter in Place","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Very funny and unexpected, a material response to our times, plush as velvet' — Rachel Cusk\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'A wickedly funny and emotionally expansive novel' — Jenny Offill\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt is the Saturday after the 2016 presidential election, and in a plush weekend house in Connecticut, a group of New Yorkers has gathered to recover from what they consider the greatest political catastrophe of their lives. Liberal and like-minded, the friends have come to the countryside in the hope of restoring the bubble in which they have grown used to living.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMoving through her days accompanied by a carefully curated salon, Eva Lindquist is a generous hostess with an obsession for decorating. Yet when, in her avidity to secure shelter for herself, she persuades her husband to buy a grand if dilapidated apartment in Venice, she unwittingly sets off the chain of events that will propel him to venture outside the bubble and embark on an unexpected love affair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA slyly comic look at the shelter industry, \u003ci\u003eShelter in Place\u003c\/i\u003e is a novel about house and home, safety and freedom, and the insidious ways in which political upheaval can undermine even the most seemingly impregnable foundations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46714739130604,"sku":"9781408845950","price":28.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/16570193482689.jpg?v=1754364886"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/david-leavitt.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}