{"title":"Penelope Mortimer","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the captivating works of Penelope Mortimer, an acclaimed author known for her insightful and thought-provoking narratives. As a prominent figure in mid-20th century British literature, Mortimer's writing offers an introspective lens into the complexities of domestic life and personal relationships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePenelope Mortimer's collection includes compelling titles such as \u003cem\u003eSaturday Lunch with the Brownings\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Home\u003c\/em\u003e, both of which fall under the General Fiction category. These books intricately weave stories that explore the intricacies of human emotions and the social dynamics of family life, showcasing Mortimer's keen understanding of everyday struggles and triumphs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're delving into the mind of a homemaker striving for personal identity or exploring the delicate balance of familial obligations, Mortimer's books offer a rich tapestry of characters and scenarios that resonate with readers. Her ability to articulate the subtle nuances of life and relationships has cemented her status as a distinctive voice in literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJoin the world of Penelope Mortimer and experience stories that are both timeless and profoundly relevant, capturing the essence of life's unpredictable journey with elegance and clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"saturday-lunch-with-the-brownings-by-penelope-mortimer-9781911547723","title":"Saturday Lunch with the Brownings","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA mother and her young son arrive at a rental house in rural France only to find themselves locked out; a fractious family of five try and get through a Saturday at home together; a publisher with a penchant for parties reconnects with an old acquaintance who's the life and soul; and a woman in a maternity ward is an unwitting witness to a disturbing drama behind the hospital curtains next to her.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSharp, unsettling, and darkly humorous, \u003ci\u003eSaturday Lunch with the Brownings\u003c\/i\u003e is fiction drawn from life that unerringly captures the complexities and cruelties of family dynamics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46714435928300,"sku":"9781911547723","price":24.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/16231513482868.jpg?v=1754357746"},{"product_id":"the-home-by-penelope-mortimer-9780712354929","title":"The Home","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e... marvellous skill a writer who can knock spots off most of her contemporaries. The Guardian \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA tragi-comedy published in 1971 that looks at the experience of a woman escaping a broken marriage and trying to make a new home for grown-up children who no longer need her. Dealing with themes of abandonment, loneliness, liberation, and love, Eleanor's emotional journey is often raw and dark, but at times funny and uplifting as she grapples with her newfound singledom under the critical eyes of her mother and mother-in-law, and the selfish attitudes of various suitors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfectly capturing the tone of the 70s, and the reality faced by so many women when forced to re-assess their roles as wife and mother. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46716850012396,"sku":"9780712354929","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/16935903482441.jpg?v=1754448542"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/penelope-mortimer.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}