{"title":"Garrett Carr","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our Garrett Carr collection, where you'll discover a captivating selection of works by this talented author. Garrett Carr is renowned for his ability to weave intricate stories that blend elements of the familiar with the fantastical, drawing readers into vivid worlds of adventure and intrigue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHis books, such as \u003cem\u003eThe Boy from the Sea\u003c\/em\u003e, are celebrated for their rich narrative and compelling characters. This particular work immerses readers in a gripping tale filled with mystery and unexpected twists, making it a must-read for fans of general fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGarrett Carr's unique voice and imaginative storytelling ensure that each book is not just a read but an experience, offering profound insights and gripping stories that linger long after the final page. Explore the diverse worlds he creates and let your imagination soar with Garrett Carr’s intriguing collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-boy-from-the-sea-by-garrett-carr-9781035044559","title":"The Boy from the Sea","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCompulsive reading. Compassionate, lyrical and full of devilment\u003c\/em\u003e - Louise Kennedy, author of \u003cem\u003eTrespasses\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e1973. In a close-knit community on Ireland's west coast, a baby is found abandoned on the beach. Named Brendan Bonnar by Ambrose, the fisherman who adopts him, Brendan will become a source of fascination and hope for a town caught in the storm of a rapidly changing world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmbrose, a man more comfortable at sea than on land, brings Brendan into his home out of love. 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Vivid, loving and genuinely funny' - The Sunday Times\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e'I didn't want it to ever end' - Jennie Godfrey, author of \u003cem\u003eThe List of Suspicious Things\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1973, on the west coast of Ireland, a baby is found abandoned on the beach. Who is he? Where is he from?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmbrose, a local fisherman, is far more interested in who he will become and—with a curious community looking on—takes the baby home and adopts him. But for Declan, Ambrose's young son, this arrival is surely bad news. 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