{"title":"Dorothy Evelyn Smith","description":"\u003cp\u003eDive into the enchanting world of \u003cstrong\u003eDorothy Evelyn Smith\u003c\/strong\u003e, a celebrated British author renowned for her quintessential portrayal of life and relationships in the early to mid-20th century. Her works offer a nostalgic exploration of the human experience, resonating with readers through her authentic and heartfelt storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of her most cherished novels, \u003cem\u003eO, the Brave Music\u003c\/em\u003e, captures the innocence and emotional complexity of adolescence set against a vividly depicted pastoral backdrop. Smith's richly drawn characters and intriguing narratives invite readers to reflect on the poignant moments that define ordinary lives, making her stories timelessly relevant and deeply engaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe collection of Dorothy Evelyn Smith is a must-read for enthusiasts of \u003cem\u003eGeneral Fiction\u003c\/em\u003e who appreciate elegant prose and nuanced character development. Each book promises to transport you to a bygone era, all while delving deeply into enduring themes of love, identity, and personal growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are revisiting or discovering her works for the first time, Dorothy Evelyn Smith's novels offer a delightful escape into a world brimming with charm and insight.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"o-the-brave-music-by-dorothy-evelyn-smith-9780712353380","title":"O, the Brave Music","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSometimes I think that was the happiest day of my life, those hours of heat and silence and colour, along with David high up on the moor. But then I remember that I have said that of many other days, so I cannot be sure.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA female narrator looks back on her childhood in a coming-of-age novel set before the First World War. Ruan is an intelligent and imaginative child, who gradually comes to understand the nuances of the adult world around her, as she moves from the Manse, under the strict rule of her father, a non-conformist minister, to Cobbetts, her mother's ancestral home, under the tutelage of her Uncle Alaric, and back to the guardianship of Rosie Day at Bolton House high up on the moor above the town where she was born.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHer young life is shaped by a series of tragedies, but also the warmth of enduring friendships, particularly with David, her dearest friend who shares her love of the wild expanse and colours of the moor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46713662144748,"sku":"9780712353380","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/16920413482441.jpg?v=1754332291"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/dorothy-evelyn-smith.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}