{"title":"Series: The Restless Years","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to \u003cem\u003eThe Restless Years\u003c\/em\u003e collection, a captivating array of novels that transport readers into vividly crafted worlds filled with emotion, challenge, and the intricate dance of human relationships. Perfectly nestled in the realm of general fiction, these stories are an exploration of the heart and mind as characters journey through the tumultuous and transformative periods of their lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong the standout works in this series is \u003cem\u003eThe Jacaranda House\u003c\/em\u003e, which offers a compelling narrative rich with depth and intricate storytelling. These novels are perfect for readers who revel in stories that are as thought-provoking as they are emotionally resonant, providing a mirror to the triumphs and trials of life's unpredictable path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Restless Years\u003c\/em\u003e collection is crafted for those who love to delve into novels that challenge, comfort, and provoke reflection, all the while offering a literary escape into the complexities of the human experience. Start your journey today and lose yourself in tales that resonate with the restless spirit in all of us.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"from-the-ashes-by-deborah-challinor-9781460754139","title":"From the Ashes","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\nA captivating story of family and friendship through one decade of incredible change, from NZ's no.1 bestselling author.  \n\nIn 1950s Auckland, things are changing - and fast. Women are joining the workforce in numbers, whitegoods are readily available, and the age of rock 'n' roll has arrived.  \n\nAllie Manaia works the Elizabeth Arden counter at Smith and Caughey's. It's been two years since the Dunbar and Jones fire, where some of her friends perished, but she still has nightmares.  \n\nKathleen Lawson - rich, lonely, and bored - is one of Allie's customers. Kathleen takes a shine to Allie, but when Kathleen discovers Allie's husband is Māori, her attitude changes. Is she trying to make friends or poison the relationship between Sonny and Allie?  \n\nMeanwhile, Sonny's beautiful younger sister, Polly, is embracing the more relaxed moral standards of the era, living a vibrant but wayward life as a waitress-model-goodtime girl while leaving her young daughter to be raised by her mother.  \n\nAs each woman navigates the shifting social and cultural landscape of the 1950s, she is faced with new possibilities and decisions - with freedom comes joy, but also fear and, occasionally, mistakes.  \n\nTold in Deborah Challinor's trademark style - equal parts heart and humour - \u003cem\u003eFrom the Ashes\u003c\/em\u003e follows the fortunes of the women of three families through one decade of incredible change.  \n\nPraise for Deborah Challinor:  \n\n'Challinor is a good storyteller ... seamlessly joining fact and fiction and creating a convincing, atmospheric yarn' - Bookseller + Publisher  \n\n'The perfect blend of fact and fiction' - New Zealand Herald\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46544522248428,"sku":"9781460754139","price":25.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/2022073482708.jpg?v=1749777516"},{"product_id":"the-jacaranda-house-by-deborah-challinor-9781775541943","title":"The Jacaranda House","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBestselling author Deborah Challinor returns with a spellbinding novel about a woman living in Sydney's notorious King's Cross in 1964.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePolly Manaia is living in Sydney's notorious Kings Cross, working as an exotic dancer. She's desperate to bring her young daughter to live with her, but beneath her brash confidence lie dark secrets which threaten to drag her under.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGina is excited to live with her mum again. She's mature for an eleven-year-old, but can this young girl cope with Polly's demons?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRhoda and Star, transgender performers and Polly's flatmates, bring stability to Polly and Gina's lives. 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