{"title":"Kathleen Farrell","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the captivating world of Kathleen Farrell, a distinguished author known for her engaging storytelling and keen insight into human relationships. Her works, including the notable \u003cem\u003eMistletoe Malice\u003c\/em\u003e, expertly blend wit and warmth, offering readers a delightful exploration of life and its unexpected turns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKathleen Farrell's novels often fall under the category of General Fiction, where she skilfully crafts narratives that resonate with readers across generations. With a talent for creating relatable characters and intricate plots, Farrell invites you to witness the nuances of everyday life, often highlighting the humour and irony found in ordinary situations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs you delve into her collection, you'll find that her ability to capture the essence of the human experience is both enlightening and entertaining. Whether you're a long-time fan or new to her work, Kathleen Farrell's books promise an enjoyable and thought-provoking reading journey.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"mistletoe-malice-by-kathleen-farrell-9780571378265","title":"Mistletoe Malice","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA dysfunctional family reunites for the Christmas holiday from hell in this rediscovered festive classic with fangs for fans of Barbara Pym, Elizabeth Taylor and Stella Gibbons.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLiterary comfort and joy. It got me out of mourning for the Cazelet Chronicles.\u003c\/em\u003e - \u003cb\u003eMeg Mason (author of \u003ci\u003eSorrow and Bliss\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA stylish and penetrating comedy of manners. My favourite Christmas book by far - and you can read it all year round.\u003c\/em\u003e - \u003cb\u003eRachel Joyce (author of \u003ci\u003eThe Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA horribly delicious snapshot of post-war family life, in which tensions ensnare the reader in tinsel-covered barbed wire.\u003c\/em\u003e - \u003cb\u003eJanice Hallett (author of \u003ci\u003eThe Appeal\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe fire is on, sherry poured, presents wrapped, and claws are being sharpened. In a seaside cottage perched on a cliff, one family reunites for Christmas. While snow falls, a tyrannical widowed matriarch presides over her unruly brood. Her niece tends to her whims but fantasises about eloping; and as more guests arrive, each bringing their secret truths and dreams, the Christmas tree explodes, a brawl erupts, an escape occurs - and their 'midwinter madness' climaxes ...\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46550038282476,"sku":"9780571378265","price":23.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/11458763482391.jpg?v=1749947641"},{"product_id":"the-cost-of-living-by-kathleen-farrell-9781405988766","title":"The Cost of Living","description":"Discover your new favourite forgotten female classics with the Mermaid collection - No 6- Kathleen Farrell's The Cost of Living with a foreword by Jane Fallon\n\nIdealistic Alexandra is throwing a party to meet a more glamorous crowd. Marianne, more sardonic, worries it'll be the usual sort.\n\nThe party is in Alexandra's attic flat. Marianne will contribute a few bottles of red optimistically labelled Bordeaux. Can it be judged a success? There's Donald the bus conductor with high-brow dreams, nervous bespectacled Bernhardt and Marius the ghostwriter. Not to mention a brace of Peters. It's left to sexy, young Pisa and riotous, middle-aged Mummy (neither invited) to steal the show.\n\nYet, after the party both Marianne and Alexandra find themselves caught in unexpected - sometimes far from romantic - relationships. Meeting people, it turns out, has the most peculiar consequences.\n\nIs that really the cost of living?","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47288873943276,"sku":"9781405988766","price":32.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/8c70a2449d6b887452145ed6ec03deb7.jpg?v=1770603691"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/kathleen-farrell.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}