{"title":"Lynda Rutledge","description":"\u003cp\u003eLynda Rutledge is a captivating author known for her profound contributions to the world of historical fiction. Her works deftly weave together historical accuracy with rich, engaging storytelling, offering readers a unique glimpse into the past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of her most acclaimed novels, \u003cem\u003eWest with Giraffes\u003c\/em\u003e, is a vivid exploration of an extraordinary true story, where a young man is tasked with transporting giraffes across Depression-era America. This novel not only captures the spirit of adventure but also delivers a deeper understanding of the era’s challenges and triumphs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRutledge’s writing is characterised by its immersive quality and meticulously researched backgrounds, making her books a must-read for anyone interested in history wrapped in compelling narratives. Her stories are sure to transport readers to another time and place, all while introducing them to fascinating characters and events that shaped the world as we know it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a history enthusiast or simply love a good story, Lynda Rutledge’s works promise a rewarding reading experience filled with depth, warmth, and historical intrigue.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"west-with-giraffes-by-lynda-rutledge-9781542023344","title":"West with Giraffes","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn emotional, rousing novel inspired by the incredible true story of two giraffes who made headlines and won the hearts of Depression-era America.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e“Few true friends have I known and two were giraffes…”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWoodrow Wilson Nickel, age 105, feels his life ebbing away. But when he learns giraffes are going extinct, he finds himself recalling the unforgettable experience he cannot take to his grave.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s 1938. The Great Depression lingers. Hitler is threatening Europe, and world-weary Americans long for wonder. They find it in two giraffes who miraculously survive a hurricane while crossing the Atlantic. What follows is a twelve-day road trip in a custom truck to deliver Southern California’s first giraffes to the San Diego Zoo. Behind the wheel is the young Dust Bowl rowdy Woodrow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInspired by true events, the tale weaves real-life figures with fictional ones, including the world’s first female zoo director, a crusty old man with a past, a young female photographer with a secret, and assorted reprobates as spotty as the giraffes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePart adventure, part historical saga, and part coming-of-age love story, \u003ci\u003eWest with Giraffes\u003c\/i\u003e explores what it means to be changed by the grace of animals, the kindness of strangers, the passing of time, and a story told before it’s too late.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ingram Book Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45907321061612,"sku":"9781542023344","price":46.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781542023344.jpg?v=1731710818"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/lynda-rutledge.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}