{"title":"Noah Gordon","description":"\u003cp\u003eNoah Gordon's novels weave rich tapestries of historical depth and human emotion, inviting readers into compelling narratives that span cultures and eras. With a keen eye for detail and a warm, empathetic voice, his stories explore complex characters navigating love, faith, and identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the evocative \u003cem\u003eShaman\u003c\/em\u003e to the poignant \u003cem\u003eThe Last Jew\u003c\/em\u003e, Gordon's works blend romance and general fiction, offering thoughtful reflections on the resilience of the human spirit against the backdrop of challenging times.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-last-jew-by-noah-gordon-9780751530629","title":"The Last Jew","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1492, Spain is held in a firm grip by the Inquisition. Per decree, an announcement is made that all Jews have to leave the country, leading to a large exodus. Fifteen-year-old Yonah is left on his own after his brother and father are killed. Instead of converting to Christianity or fleeing, he decides to stand firm by his faith and fight for himself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThree years later, Yonah is keen to settle somewhere. In Granada, he finally meets people of his own faith again – the family of the silk merchant Saadi, who still practise Judaism in secrecy. However, Yonah's love for Ines, the young daughter of the family, remains unfulfilled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYonah moves on to Gibraltar, where he starts an apprenticeship with Fierro, an armourer. Fierro has to flee from the Inquisition himself and asks his young apprentice to accompany him on his journey to the North. When they finally arrive in Saragossa, meeting Nuno seals Yonah's fate. He immediately senses that medicine is his true calling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Last Jew\u003c\/i\u003e by Noah Gordon vividly portrays Yonah's journey of resilience and self-discovery during a turbulent historical period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46717324853484,"sku":"9780751530629","price":31.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/15491843482455.jpg?v=1754456882"},{"product_id":"shaman-by-noah-gordon-9780751500820","title":"Shaman","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRobert Jeremy Cole, the legendary doctor and hero of \u003ci\u003eThe Physician\u003c\/i\u003e, left an enduring legacy. From the eleventh century on, the eldest son in each generation of the Cole family has borne the same first name and middle initial, and many of these men have followed the medical profession. A few have been blessed with their ancestor's diagnostic skill and the 'sixth sense' they call The Gift, the ability to know instinctively when death is impending.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe tragedy of Rob J.'s life is the deafness of his son, Robert Jefferson Cole, who is called Shaman by everyone who knows him. Shaman's life is difficult. First, he must learn to speak so that he can take his place in the hearing world, and then he must fight against the prejudices of a society where physical differences matter. As Shaman struggles to achieve his identity, the Coles, along with the rest of America, are drawn into the conflict between the North and the South.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47432540717292,"sku":"9780751500820","price":30.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780751500820.jpg?v=1774555328"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/noah-gordon.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}