{"title":"Ruby Murray","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the Ruby Murray collection, where stories come alive with evocative prose and compelling narratives. Ruby Murray, an acclaimed author known for her keen insight and vibrant storytelling, invites readers to explore the intricacies of human relationships and the depth of personal histories through her novels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong her notable works, \u003cem\u003eRunning Dogs\u003c\/em\u003e captivates with its exploration of post-colonial themes and personal identity. Set against the backdrop of a Southeast Asian nation in transition, this novel highlights Murray's ability to blend the nuances of culture and nature into a captivating tale, resulting in a richly layered narrative that encourages deep reflection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eThe Biographer's Lover\u003c\/em\u003e, Murray delivers a touching story that delves into the hidden truths of a forgotten artist and the biographer determined to tell her story. This novel is a beautiful reminder of the connections between past and present, art and memory, crafted with exquisite attention to detail that highlights Murray's skill in developing intricate characters and engaging plots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're an avid reader of general fiction or someone searching for stories that challenge and enrich, Ruby Murray's novels offer a journey well worth taking. Dive into her diverse narratives and discover why she is celebrated for her contribution to contemporary fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"running-dogs-by-ruby-murray-9781921844706","title":"Running Dogs","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven the Jordan children — Petra, Isaak and Paul — can feel it coming, shaking the edges of their privileged, protected expat world. Years later, Diana, an Australian development worker, moves to Jakarta and becomes entwined in the powerful Jordans' adult lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs the monsoon descends, and the Jordans begin to fall apart, Diana sinks into the half-light of their past, where rumour and religion define the contours of the real, and the rules of the game change according to who is playing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSet in a global city of poverty, beauty, corruption and extreme wealth, \u003cem\u003eRunning Dogs\u003c\/em\u003e is a novel about power and responsibility; about the stories we tell ourselves in order to survive, and the damage they can do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46671327297772,"sku":"9781921844706","price":34.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/6858183482872.jpg?v=1752812463"},{"product_id":"the-biographers-lover-by-ruby-murray-9781863959421","title":"The Biographer's Lover","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Biographer's Lover\u003c\/em\u003e is a novel about Australia's complex relationship with memory, and the role gender plays in the ways we represent not only national myths but our private versus our public selves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhy has no-one heard of Edna Cranmer?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen a young woman is hired to write the life of an unknown artist from Geelong, she thinks it will be just another quick commission paid for by a rich, grieving family obsessed with their own history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut Edna Cranmer was not a privileged housewife with a paintbrush. Edna's work spans decades. Her soaring images of red dirt, close interiors and distant jungles have the potential to change the way the nation views itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEdna could have been an official war artist. Did she choose to hide herself away? Or were there people who didn't want her to become famous? As the biographer is pulled into Edna's life, she is confronted with the fact that how she tells Edna's past will affect her own future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis elegant and engrossing novel explores how we value and celebrate art and artists' lives. \u003cem\u003eThe Biographer's Lover\u003c\/em\u003e reminds us that all memory is an act of curation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'A delight to read. Ruby J. 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