{"title":"Laura Elvery","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection featuring the works of the talented \u003cem\u003eLaura Elvery\u003c\/em\u003e, an acclaimed author celebrated for her exquisite storytelling and insightful explorations of human experience. Her literary prowess is evident in her compelling narratives that traverse the realms of historical and general fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLaura Elvery's debut collection, \u003cem\u003eNightingale\u003c\/em\u003e, showcases her ability to weave intricate tales that reflect the nuances of everyday life. Her writing shines through in its empathy and richly drawn characters, inviting readers to delve into deeply personal and evocative stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eOrdinary Matter\u003c\/em\u003e, Elvery presents a series of thought-provoking stories inspired by women who have received the Nobel Prize for scientific research. With keen intelligence and a deft hand, she brings these remarkable figures to life, exploring themes of discovery, ambition, and the quiet strength of women in science.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eElvery's third collection, \u003cem\u003eTrick of the Light\u003c\/em\u003e, further cements her reputation as a master of the short story form. Her keen attention to detail and layered storytelling engage and captivate readers, offering a glimpse into the complex tapestry of modern life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLaura Elvery's work is a celebration of the subtlety and complexity of the human experience. Whether you are new to her stories or an avid fan, this collection is a treasure trove for those who appreciate beautifully crafted fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ordinary-matter-by-laura-elvery-9780702262760","title":"Ordinary Matter","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInspired by the twenty times women have won Nobel Prizes for science, this short-story collection from award-winning author Laura Elvery is a dazzling, thought-provoking follow-up to \u003cem\u003eTrick of the Light\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1895, Alfred Nobel rewrote his will and left his fortune, made in dynamite and munitions, to generations of thinkers. Since 1901, women have been honoured with Nobel Prizes for their scientific research twenty times, including Marie Curie twice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSpanning more than a century and ranging across the world, this inventive story collection is inspired by these women whose work has altered history and saved millions of lives. From a transformative visit to the Grand Canyon to a baby washing up on a Queensland beach, a climate protest during a Paris heatwave to Stockholm on the eve of the 1977 Nobel Prize ceremony, these stories interrogate the nature of inspiration and discovery, motherhood and sacrifice, illness and legacy. Sometimes the extraordinary pivots on the ordinary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46671186821356,"sku":"9780702262760","price":34.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780702262760.jpg?v=1752809636"},{"product_id":"trick-of-the-light-by-laura-elvery-9780702260063","title":"Trick of the Light","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRadiant, accomplished and exquisitely written, this is an outstanding collection.\u003c\/em\u003e Ryan O'Neill\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn art teacher sends four of her students on a guerrilla mission. A young runner struggles to make sense of his best friend's death. A health-food company adopts a farcical promotional strategy. A factory worker spends her days applying radioactive paint to watches, while dreaming of a future with her new suitor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a keen eye for detail and rich emotional insight, Laura Elvery reveals the fears and fantasies of everyday people searching for meaning. 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One summer evening, she is astonished to receive a visitor—a young man named Silas Bradley, who claims to have met her during the Crimean War fifty-five years ago. But how can this be? And how does the elusive Jean Frawley connect their two lives?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this eagerly anticipated novel, Laura Elvery shows why she is one of the most lauded writers of her generation. \u003ci\u003eNightingale\u003c\/i\u003e is a luminous tale of faith and love, bravery and care, and the vitality of women's work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47082306601196,"sku":"9780702265877","price":38.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/302753482438.jpg?v=1765273209"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/laura-elvery.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}