{"title":"Julian Leatherdale","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our curated collection of works by esteemed Australian author \u003cem\u003eJulian Leatherdale\u003c\/em\u003e. Known for his enthralling narratives and rich historical detail, Leatherdale masterfully transports readers into different eras, with stories that linger long after the final page is turned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of his notable works, \u003cem\u003ePalace of Tears\u003c\/em\u003e, is a captivating exploration of love, family secrets, and the interplay between personal lives and broader historical events. Set against the backdrop of 20th-century Australia, it paints a vivid portrait of a bygone era, woven with mystery and intrigue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJulian Leatherdale's novels, nestled under the umbrella of General Fiction, are perfect for readers who appreciate stories that blend historical authenticity with compelling human drama. Dive into his works to discover characters and plots that are as haunting as they are enthralling.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"palace-of-tears-by-julian-leatherdale-9781760292591","title":"Palace of Tears","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAngie loved Mr Fox's magnificent, absurd hotel. In fact, it was her one true great love. But today Angie was so cross, so fed up with everybody and everything, she would probably cheer if a wave of fire swept over the cliff and engulfed the Palace and all its guests.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA sweltering summer's day, January 1914: the charismatic and ruthless Adam Fox throws a lavish birthday party for his son and heir at his elegant clifftop hotel in the Blue Mountains. Everyone is invited except Angie, the girl from the cottage next door. The day will end in tragedy, a punishment for a family's secrets and lies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2013, Fox's granddaughter Lisa seeks the truth about the past. Who is this Angie her mother speaks of: 'the girl who broke all our hearts'? Why do locals call Fox's hotel the \u003cem\u003epalace of tears\u003c\/em\u003e? Behind the grandeur and glamour of its famous guests and glittering parties, Lisa discovers a hidden history of passion and revenge, loyalty and love.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA grand piano burns in the night, a seance promises death or forgiveness, a fire rages in a snowstorm, a painter's final masterpiece inspires betrayal, a child is given away. With twist upon twist, this lush, strange mystery withholds its shocking truth to the very end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.julianleatherdale.com\"\u003ewww.julianleatherdale.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46550376022252,"sku":"9781760292591","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/20312853482814.jpg?v=1749978819"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/julian-leatherdale.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}