{"title":"Molly Keane","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection of works by \u003cem\u003eMolly Keane\u003c\/em\u003e, a distinguished author renowned for her sharp wit and keen insight into the intricacies of Anglo-Irish society. With a writing career spanning several decades, Molly Keane captivates readers with her delightful blend of humour, pathos, and meticulous social observation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong her celebrated works is \u003cem\u003eGood Behaviour\u003c\/em\u003e, a novel that exquisitely portrays the complexities and eccentricities of the Irish aristocracy. This classic piece of general fiction offers a poignant look at themes of class, family, and the often stifling conventions of the early 20th century. It’s a must-read for those interested in richly drawn characters and settings imbued with authenticity and depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMolly Keane's narratives are not just stories; they are immersive experiences that transport you to another era, offering both reflection and entertainment. Explore our collection today to discover the enduring charm of Molly Keane's storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"good-behaviour-by-molly-keane-9781844083244","title":"Good Behaviour","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'I do know how to behave - believe me, because I know. I have always known...'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBehind the gates of Temple Alice, the aristocratic Anglo-Irish St Charles family sinks into a state of decaying grace. To Aroon St Charles, the large and unlovely daughter of the house, the fierce forces of sex, money, jealousy, and love seem locked out by the ritual patterns of good behaviour. However, crumbling codes of conduct cannot hope to save the members of the St Charles family from their own unruly and inadmissible desires.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis elegant and allusive novel established Molly Keane as the natural successor to Jean Rhys.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46711651926252,"sku":"9781844083244","price":30.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/15645683482844.jpg?v=1754238820"},{"product_id":"good-behaviour-by-molly-keane-9780349019604","title":"Good Behaviour","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe kept our heads above the morass, stifled screaming despairs only by the exercise of \u003cem\u003eGood Behaviour\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBehind the gates of Temple Alice, the aristocratic St Charles family is sinking into a state of decaying grace. Aroon, the unlovely daughter of the house, silently longs for affection - which she receives neither from her icy mother nor her hunting-obsessed father. The fierce forces of sex, money, jealousy and love seem stifled by the rules of good behaviour. But no crumbling codes of conduct can save the members of the St Charles family from their own dark secrets and repressed cruelties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduced by Maggie O'Farrell\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Molly Keane is a mistress of wicked comedy' \u003cem\u003eVOGUE\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Dark, complex, engaging . . . a wonderful tour de force' MARIAN KEYES\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e'I have read and re-read Molly Keane more, I think, than any other writer. Nobody else can touch her as a satirist, tragedian and dissector of human behaviour' MAGGIE O'FARRELL\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e'I really wish I had written this book...You read it with mounting horror and hilarity' HILARY MANTEL\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46711659036908,"sku":"9780349019604","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/6649563482312.jpg?v=1754239003"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/molly-keane.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}