{"title":"Gordon Williams","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection featuring the works of Gordon Williams, an author known for his vivid storytelling and keen insight into the human condition. Williams' writing often transcends typical genre boundaries, delivering an engaging mix of intricate narratives and compelling characters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the standout titles in this collection is \u003cem\u003eFrom Scenes Like These\u003c\/em\u003e, a novel that dives deeply into the struggles and aspirations of ordinary individuals. This work perfectly encapsulates Williams' talent for crafting stories that resonate with authenticity and emotional depth. It provides a poignant exploration of themes like ambition, societal expectations, and personal discovery, ensuring every reader finds something to relate to and ponder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGordon Williams' books are a treasure trove for fans of general fiction, offering not only immersive tales but also a mirror to the everyday experiences shared by people worldwide. Whether you're new to his work or a long-time admirer, our selection offers you a chance to delve into the unique perspectives he provides through his writing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse through our Gordon Williams collection and discover stories that will linger with you long after you've turned the last page.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"from-scenes-like-these-by-gordon-williams-9781035073566","title":"From Scenes Like These","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShortlisted for the first ever Booker Prize\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA masterpiece ... demands to be read\u003c\/em\u003e - Douglas Stuart, author of \u003cem\u003eShuggie Bain\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn extraordinary novel\u003c\/em\u003e - Michael Magee, author of \u003cem\u003eClose to Home\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt's the west of Scotland in the 1950s. New houses are going up. Factories are opening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut Dunky Logan, a 15-year-old brought up in a tenement flat in working-class Kilcaddie, is ditching school to be a labourer on a local farm. Dead set on becoming a hard case, he wants to work shoulder to shoulder with so-called real men.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIrish Catholic Mary O'Donnell arrives at the farmhouse as the new maid. She is pregnant—no boyfriend in sight. But she's smart, and she has a plan to get herself up in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs Dunky is swallowed up by a vicious cycle of violence, betrayal, and booze, Mary becomes entangled in a savage family feud.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNow there's no going back, not for either of them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith an introduction by James Robertson\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Macmillan Publishers New Zealand Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46671051194604,"sku":"9781035073566","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781035073566.jpg?v=1752812415"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/gordon-williams.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}