{"title":"Dominique Fortier","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the captivating world of Dominique Fortier, a celebrated author known for her profound storytelling and evocative narratives. With works translated into multiple languages, Dominique Fortier has carved out a unique space in the realm of general fiction, offering readers an enchanting blend of poetic prose and thought-provoking themes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFortier's writing often explores the intersections of memory, identity, and the human condition. In \u003cem\u003ePale Shadows\u003c\/em\u003e, she masterfully weaves a tapestry of intertwined destinies, drawing readers into a narrative that is both haunting and beautifully realised. Meanwhile, \u003cem\u003ePaper Houses\u003c\/em\u003e invites readers to delve into the delicate layers of literary and personal exploration, showcasing her ability to craft stories that resonate with emotional depth and intellectual curiosity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a long-time admirer or new to her work, Dominique Fortier's books offer a rewarding journey through the landscapes of imagination and introspection. Discover the intricate worlds she creates, where each page invites you to ponder and dream.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"pale-shadows-by-dominique-fortier-9781552454688","title":"Pale Shadows","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLonglisted for the 2025 Carol Shields Prize for Fiction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatured on \u003cem\u003eLithub\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCBC Books:\u003c\/em\u003e 2024 Spring Fiction Preview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePale Shadows\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is a novel of the trio of women who brought Emily Dickinson's poems out of the shadows. When she died, Emily Dickinson left behind hundreds of texts scribbled on scraps of paper. She also left behind three formidable women: her steadfast sister, Lavinia; her brother's ambitious mistress, Mabel Loomis Todd; and his grief-stricken wife, Susan Gilbert Dickinson. With no clear instructions from Emily, these three women would, through mourning and strife, make from those scraps of paper a book that would change American literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the author of \u003cem\u003ePaper Houses\u003c\/em\u003e, this is the improbable, almost miraculous, story of the birth of a book years after the death of its author. In these sensitive and luminous pages, Dominique Fortier explores, through Dickinson's poetry, the mysterious power that books have over our lives, and the fragile and necessary character of literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46713913540844,"sku":"9781552454688","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/20282283482740.jpg?v=1754336904"},{"product_id":"paper-houses-by-dominique-fortier-9781552453926","title":"Paper Houses","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEmily Dickinson\u003c\/em\u003e is as famous for being a recluse as she is for her poetry. In this stunning novel, we see her struggling to reconcile spirit and flesh, preferring letters and reflecting that the only way to have books and life is to live through one's own writing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDominique Fortier brings Dickinson vividly to life, as if reanimating a flower that had been pressed in a book, through her reflections on language and what it feels like to be home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Its language is luminous, precise: its structure, ambitious' - \u003cem\u003eLe Devoir\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette New Zealand Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46713954500844,"sku":"9781552453926","price":34.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/20274663482740.jpg?v=1754338066"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/dominique-fortier.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}