{"title":"Frances de Pontes Peebles","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the enthralling world of Frances de Pontes Peebles, a celebrated author renowned for her captivating historical fiction narratives. Her works, often characterised by their richly detailed settings and intricate character development, transport readers to different times and places, immersing them in atmospheric and evocative storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong her acclaimed works, \u003cem\u003eThe Air You Breathe\u003c\/em\u003e stands out as a poignant exploration of friendship, ambition, and the transformative power of music. Set in Brazil during the mid-20th century, this novel beautifully captures the cultural vibrancy and complexities of the era, offering a compelling narrative that resonates with its authentic portrayal of dynamic relationships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrances de Pontes Peebles expertly intertwines historical context with riveting character arcs, making her works a must-read for enthusiasts of historical fiction. Her ability to weave emotional depth with historical authenticity delivers stories that linger in the minds of readers. Explore her collection today and delve into tales that bridge history with the human heart.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-air-you-breathe-by-frances-de-pontes-peebles-9780735211001","title":"The Air You Breathe","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe story of an intense female friendship fuelled by affection, envy, and pride—and each woman's fear that she would be nothing without the other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSome friendships, like romance, have the feeling of fate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSkinny, nine-year-old orphaned Dores is working in the kitchen of a sugar plantation in 1930s Brazil when in walks a girl who changes everything. Graca, the spoiled daughter of a wealthy sugar baron, is clever, well-fed, pretty, and thrillingly ill-behaved. Born to wildly different worlds, Dores and Graca quickly bond over shared mischief, and then, on a deeper level, over music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne has a voice like a songbird; the other feels melodies in her soul and composes lyrics to match. Music will become their shared passion, the source of their partnership and their rivalry, and for each, the only way out of the life to which each was born. But only one of the two is destined to be a star. Their intimate, volatile bond will determine each of their fortunes—and haunt their memories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTravelling from Brazil's inland sugar plantations to the rowdy streets of Rio de Janeiro's famous Lapa neighbourhood, from Los Angeles during the Golden Age of Hollywood back to the irresistible drumbeat of home, \u003cem\u003eThe Air You Breathe\u003c\/em\u003e unfurls a moving portrait of a lifelong friendship—its unparalleled rewards and lasting losses—and considers what we owe to the relationships that shape our lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46532889673964,"sku":"9780735211001","price":48.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/20810303482449.jpg?v=1749343037"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/frances-de-pontes-peebles.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}