{"title":"Katharine Quarmby","description":"\u003cp\u003eKatharine Quarmby crafts compelling narratives that weave together the threads of personal and historical turmoil. Her work, such as \u003cem\u003eThe Low Road\u003c\/em\u003e, invites readers into richly drawn worlds where past and present collide, offering poignant insights into human resilience and moral complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect evocative storytelling within the realms of \u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Fiction\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eGeneral Fiction\u003c\/strong\u003e, where emotion and history meet in deeply engaging tales. Quarmby's prose is both thoughtful and immersive, perfect for those who appreciate literary depth and carefully constructed character journeys.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-low-road-by-katharine-quarmby-9781800182394","title":"The Low Road","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1828, two young women were torn apart as they were sentenced to transportation to Botany Bay. Will they ever meet again?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNorfolk, 1813. In the quiet Waveney Valley, the body of a woman, Mary Tyrell, is staked through the heart after her death by suicide. She had been under arrest for the suspected murder of her newborn child. Mary leaves behind a young daughter, Hannah, who is later sent away to the Refuge for the Destitute in London, where she will be trained for a life of domestic service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt is at the Refuge that Hannah meets Annie Simpkins, a fellow resident, and together they forge a friendship that deepens into fiery love. But the strength of this bond is put to the test when the girls are caught stealing from the Refuge's laundry, which leads to them being sent to Botany Bay, setting them on separate paths that may never cross again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBased on a true story, \u003ci\u003eThe Low Road\u003c\/i\u003e is a gripping, atmospheric tale that brings to life the hidden working-class voices of the past. It is the untold origin story of Britain's female convicts. But it is also a survival story, and a moving evocation of love that blossomed in the face of prejudice and ill fortune. A bleak, brutal, yet tender tale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47599647949036,"sku":"9781800182394","price":44.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/2e464474ca377696ff4a3921816bf599.jpg?v=1778021946"},{"product_id":"the-low-road-by-katharine-quarmby-9781785634628","title":"The Low Road","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Low Road\u003c\/i\u003e was shortlisted for the New Angle Prize. It has been praised for its storytelling in the following reviews:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"Soft, swelling story-telling\" – \u003cem\u003eAustralian Women's Weekly\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"A well-crafted and intensely dramatic novel, with characters you care about facing circumstances so dire a contemporary audience might strain to fully imagine them\" – \u003cem\u003eSydney Morning Herald\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eThe Low Road\u003c\/i\u003e is a beautifully written novel ... testament to Quarmby’s dedication to her craft and her commitment to delivering an immersive and captivating story\" – \u003cem\u003eThe Tasmanian Times\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"A darkly gripping picaresque tale of cruelty, courage and kindness as an orphaned girl survives poverty and injustice to seek love on the other side of the world\" – Maggie Gee\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"An engrossing and beautifully written novel. All sorts of horrors are to be found here, but also love and bravery and hope. A must for lovers of historical fiction” – Adele Geras\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSet in Norfolk, 1813, the story begins in the quiet Waveney Valley, where the body of a woman, Mary Tyrell, is staked through the heart after her death by suicide. Accused of murdering her newborn child, Mary leaves behind her young daughter, Hannah. Hannah is sent to the Refuge for the Destitute in London, destined for a life of domestic service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt the refuge, Hannah's fate intertwines with Annie Simpkins, another resident. Their friendship grows into a deep, passionate love. However, their bond is tested when they are caught stealing from the refuge’s laundry and sentenced to transportation to Botany Bay, setting them on separate paths that may never cross again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing on real events, \u003ci\u003eThe Low Road\u003c\/i\u003e is a gripping, atmospheric tale that breathes life into the forgotten voices of the past – convicts, servants, and the rural poor. It is also a powerful evocation of love blossoming amidst prejudice and ill-fortune.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67712293699820,"sku":"9781785634628","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781785634628-the-low-road-1.jpg?v=1791853657"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/katharine-quarmby.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}