{"title":"P. H. Newby","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the thought-provoking works of \u003cem\u003eP. H. Newby\u003c\/em\u003e, an influential figure in the world of literature. Best known for his novel \u003cem\u003eSomething to Answer For\u003c\/em\u003e, which received the honour of winning the inaugural Booker Prize in 1969, Newby has left an indelible mark on the landscape of general fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a background that spans from his service in World War II to his role as Managing Director of the BBC's Third Programme, Newby's experiences are intricately woven into the fabric of his narratives. His writing transcends simple storytelling; it invites readers to explore complex themes of morality, identity, and the nature of human relationships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach of Newby's novels invites you into a world where historical contexts meet richly developed characters, challenging readers to reflect on their own interpretations of the world. Whether you are a devoted reader of literary fiction or new to his work, P. H. Newby offers a catalogue that is sure to captivate and inspire thought long after you have turned the last page.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"something-to-answer-for-by-p-h-newby-9780571348275","title":"Something to Answer For","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is 1956 and Townrow is in Port Said—of these two facts he's reasonably certain. He has been summoned by the widow of his deceased friend, Elie Khoury. She is convinced that Elie was murdered, but nobody seems to agree with her. What about Leah Strauss, the mistress? And the invading British paratroops? Only an Englishman, surely, would take for granted that the British have behaved themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this disorientating world, Townrow must assess the rules by which he has been living his life—to wonder whether he, too, may have something to answer for ...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSomething to Answer For\u003c\/em\u003e, by P. H. Newby, invites readers into a narrative filled with intrigue and introspection set against the backdrop of a politically charged era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46714963329260,"sku":"9780571348275","price":51.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/11158863482391.jpg?v=1754377891"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/p-h-newby.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}