{"title":"Shola von Reinhold","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our curated collection of works by the exceptional author, Shola von Reinhold. Celebrated for their intricate storytelling and vivid prose, von Reinhold masterfully delves into themes of identity, history, and aesthetics. Known for their debut novel \u003cem\u003eLOTE\u003c\/em\u003e, Shola von Reinhold introduces readers to a world where the boundaries of time and reality bend, inviting an immersive experience that captivates and challenges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSet within the genre of general fiction, \u003cem\u003eLOTE\u003c\/em\u003e explores the enchanting and often overlooked narratives of the forgotten figures of art and culture. This work features a protagonist on a quest for identity who uncovers hidden histories and treasures through a unique blend of mystery, reflection, and revelation. Readers are drawn into a richly woven tapestry that celebrates diversity and explores the sometimes hidden corners of society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShola von Reinhold's writing style is marked by its lyrical beauty and profound insight, making their stories not just narratives but experiences that linger long after the final page. Each book in this collection exemplifies the author's commitment to bringing underrepresented voices to the forefront, capturing the essence of those who live and celebrate life beyond conventional boundaries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore the works of Shola von Reinhold and discover a literary journey filled with beauty, depth, and a touch of the transcendental. Perfect for readers who revel in artful storytelling and thought-provoking themes, this collection is an essential addition to any connoisseur of fine literature.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"lote-by-shola-von-reinhold-9781913090111","title":"LOTE","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWINNER of the James Tait Black Prize 2021 and The Republic of Consciousness Prize 2021.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAs seen in \u003ci\u003eDocument Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eGuardian\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe White Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLush and frothy, incisive and witty, Shola von Reinhold's decadent queer literary debut immerses readers in the pursuit of aesthetics and beauty, while interrogating the removal and obscurement of Black figures from history.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSolitary Mathilda has long been enamoured with the 'Bright Young Things' of the 20s, and throughout her life, her attempts at reinvention have mirrored their extravagance and artfulness. After discovering a photograph of the forgotten Black modernist poet Hermia Druitt, who ran in the same circles as the Bright Young Things that she adores, Mathilda becomes transfixed and resolves to learn as much as she can about the mysterious figure.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHer search brings her to a peculiar artists' residency in Dun, a small European town Hermia was known to have lived in during the 30s. The artists' residency throws her deeper into a lattice of secrets and secret societies that takes hold of her aesthetic imagination, but will she be able to break the thrall of her Transfixions?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom champagne theft and \u003ci\u003eBlack Modernisms\u003c\/i\u003e, to art sabotage, alchemy and lotus-eating proto-luxury communist cults, Mathilda's journey through modes of aesthetic expression guides her to truth and the convoluted ways it is made and obscured.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46712250663148,"sku":"9781913090111","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/3569603482869.jpg?v=1754289105"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/shola-von-reinhold.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}