{"title":"Robert Merle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRobert Merle\u003c\/strong\u003e masterfully brings history to life through richly detailed narratives that explore the complexities of past eras. His works, including titles like \u003cem\u003eThe Brethren: Fortunes of France 1\u003c\/em\u003e, immerse readers in the intrigue and drama of historical settings, blending vivid characters with authentic events.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFans of historical fiction will appreciate Merle’s ability to capture the spirit of the times, offering stories that engage both the heart and mind. His novels invite readers to journey through turbulent periods with nuanced perspectives and compelling storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-brethren-fortunes-of-france-1-by-robert-merle-9781782695363","title":"The Brethren: Fortunes of France 1","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Périgord of sixteenth-century France is a wild region on the edge of the reaches of royal authority—its steep, forested valleys roamed by bands of brigands and gypsies, its communities divided by conflict between Catholics and converts to the new Protestant faith, the Huguenots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTo this beautiful but dangerous country come two veterans of the French king's wars, Jean de Siorac and Jean de Sauveterre, The Brethren—as fiercely loyal to the crown as they are to their Huguenot religion. They make their home in the formidable chateau of Mespech, and the community they found prospers, but they are far from secure—religious civil war looms on the horizon, famine and plague stalk the land, and The Brethren must use all their wits to protect those they love from the chaos that threatens to sweep them away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Brethren\u003c\/i\u003e is a lusty, exhilarating blend of adventure and romance set against the backdrop of a critical period in European history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67712199655660,"sku":"9781782695363","price":32.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781782695363-the-brethren-fortunes-of-france-1-1.jpg?v=1791851856"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/robert-merle.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}