{"title":"Rod Jones","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our curated collection of works by Rod Jones, a highly regarded author known for his captivating storytelling and intricate narratives. His novels delve into the complexities of human relationships with both depth and nuance, making them a must-read for fans of \u003cem\u003eGeneral Fiction\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong the highlights of this collection is \u003cem\u003eJulia Paradise\u003c\/em\u003e, a compelling novel that intertwines themes of identity and desire against the backdrop of 1920s Shanghai. Jones’ ability to create vivid settings and multifaceted characters shines through in this intriguing tale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnother standout work is \u003cem\u003eThe Mothers\u003c\/em\u003e, a reflective exploration of family dynamics and the influence of past generations on the present. Jones' poignant writing draws the reader into an intimate world, examining the ties that bind us and the secrets that shape our lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRod Jones’ books offer a profound reading experience, making them perfect for those who appreciate literature that is both thought-provoking and beautifully written. Explore this collection, and immerse yourself in the complex worlds crafted by an exceptional storyteller.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"julia-paradise-by-rod-jones-9781922147127","title":"Julia Paradise","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShanghai in 1927 is hot, teeming and mysterious. Kenneth Ayres, a psychologist and general disciple of Freud, is an anonymous expatriate treating the lonely wives and daughters of British colonials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen \u003cem\u003eJulia Paradise\u003c\/em\u003e, the wife of an Australian missionary, is sent to him for psychoanalysis, he is seduced into her world, a kaleidoscope of incestuous eroticism and grotesque hallucinations. But Ayres hides an even darker secret.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46670881915116,"sku":"9781922147127","price":17.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9882393482872.jpg?v=1752786261"},{"product_id":"the-mothers-by-rod-jones-9781922147226","title":"The Mothers","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lives and struggles of three generations of Australian women from the multi-award-winning Rod Jones, author of \u003cem\u003eJulia Paradise\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eBilly Sunday\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Mothers\u003c\/em\u003e goes from a 1917 secret pregnancy, to a 1952 Salvation Army home for unmarried mothers, to a 1975 liberal couple's life set against the sacking of the Whitlam government.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Mothers\u003c\/em\u003e is a book about secrets. It interweaves the intimate lives of three generations of Australian women who learn it's the stories we can't tell that continue to shape us and make us who we are.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46672270229740,"sku":"9781922147226","price":34.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/2bbf48b6cc6d31f6e33d71a016355a35.jpg?v=1752989306"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/rod-jones.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}