{"title":"Mr Jos Luis de Juan","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the captivating works of Mr Jos Luis de Juan, a distinguished author celebrated for his evocative storytelling and richly woven narratives. With a keen eye for detail and a profound understanding of the human condition, Mr de Juan crafts tales that resonate with readers long after they turn the final page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn his notable work, \u003cem\u003eNapoleon's Beekeeper\u003c\/em\u003e, Mr de Juan takes readers on an imaginative journey through history, blending fact and fiction seamlessly. His ability to create vivid and immersive worlds places his books firmly in the realm of general fiction, while touching on themes that are both thought-provoking and universally relatable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach book by Mr Jos Luis de Juan promises a unique experience, inviting readers to explore new perspectives and challenge their own assumptions. Whether you are a fan of historical fiction or simply enjoy a well-told story, his collection is sure to captivate and inspire.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"napoleons-beekeeper-by-mr-jos-luis-de-juan-9781925818239","title":"Napoleon's Beekeeper","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinner of the prestigious 'Premio Novela Breve Juan March Cencillo'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMay 1814. On the island of Elba, the beekeeper Andrea Pasolini awaits the arrival of the defeated, exiled emperor, Napoleon Bonaparte. Pasolini is a self-taught disciple of the Enlightenment, whose first love is reading books on philosophy and apiculture—a secret, illicit activity he undertakes in his cellar at night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe defeated emperor is likewise fascinated with the swarming of bees and the beauty of honey. From a distance, an obsessive interest develops between the two men, as anticipation builds around a visit by the emperor to inspect Pasolini's beehives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn his novella, José Luis de Juan meticulously interweaves historical sources with an imagining of the lives of two very different men: one a humble apiarist on an island, the other—also born on an island—who aspires to be the ruler of the universe. Amid an atmosphere of exchangeable identities, powerful dreams, furtive plots, and deferred uprisings, in favour of Napoleon or against him, each man carries the conviction that the social organisation of bees holds the key to how the future will unfold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46713047384300,"sku":"9781925818239","price":32.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/18507723482873.jpg?v=1754314355"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/mr-jos-luis-de-juan.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}