{"title":"Siân Hughes","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection featuring the works of Siân Hughes, an engaging author known for her distinctive contributions to the realm of general fiction. Her writing style is marked by a thoughtful exploration of themes and an evocative portrayal of characters, drawing readers into rich narratives that resonate on multiple levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne notable work within this collection is \u003cem\u003ePearl\u003c\/em\u003e, a novel that exemplifies Hughes' ability to weave intricate stories with emotional depth. With a keen eye for detail, she examines the complexities of human relationships and identity, inviting readers to reflect on their own experiences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSiân Hughes' writing is perfect for those who appreciate literary fiction that combines a poignant narrative with a contemplative look at the human condition. Her works are celebrated for their lyrical prose and ability to capture the nuances of emotion and experience. Dive into her collection and discover narratives that are both compelling and profoundly moving. Whether you're a longtime fan or new to her work, Hughes' books promise an enlightening and satisfying reading journey.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"pearl-by-sian-hughes-9780702268649","title":"Pearl","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA gripping psychological mystery longlisted for the 2023 Booker Prize.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMarianne is eight years old when her mother goes missing. Left behind with her baby brother and grieving father in a ramshackle house on the edge of a small village, she clings to the fragmented memories of her mother's love; the smell of fresh herbs, the games they played, and the songs and stories of her childhood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs time passes, Marianne struggles to adjust, fixated on her mother's disappearance and the secrets she's sure her father is keeping from her. Discovering a medieval poem called \u003cem\u003ePearl\u003c\/em\u003e and trusting in its promise of consolation, Marianne sets out to make a visual illustration of it, a task that she returns to over and over but somehow never manages to complete.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTormented by an unmarked gravestone in an abandoned chapel and the tidal pull of the river, her childhood home begins to crumble as the past leads her down a path of self-destruction. But can art heal Marianne? And will her own future as a mother help her find peace?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46532446322924,"sku":"9780702268649","price":30.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/330473482438.jpg?v=1749315754"},{"product_id":"no-such-thing-as-monday-by-sian-hughes-9781761359286","title":"No Such Thing As Monday","description":"'A stunningly frank and darkly funny novel of loneliness and resilience. I loved it.' Bonnie Garmus, bestselling author of Lessons in Chemistry\n\n\nFrom Booker Prize-longlisted author Sian Hughes comes a fierce, tender and unexpectedly funny novel about memory, guilt, and reinvention.\n\n'Imagine someone suddenly starts saying Tuesday comes straight after Sunday. You learn not to mention Monday. Monday is not a thing in your house. At school you might write Monday on your page, but you'd never make that mistake at home.'\n\nSteffie spends her days working in a dry-cleaner's, trying to scrub the world clean one garment at a time. But no matter how spotless the clothes, she can't rid herself of the guilt and grime she feels inside. Haunted by what happened to her sister when they were children, large fragments of which she can't fully remember, Steffie is stuck in a loop of self destruction, defiance, and shame.\n\nWhen her violent, bullying father dies suddenly, it sparks a reckoning that cracks open her past. What follows is an unexpectedly redemptive journey of a woman trying to piece herself together in a world that failed to make space for her.\n\nRaw, exhilarating, funny and full of heart, No Such Thing As Monday confirms Sian Hughes as a masterful chronicler of life lived on the edge, and people at their most vulnerable.","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47260371189996,"sku":"9781761359286","price":31.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/325e690a5e691c4bfa89bf618ac172a2.jpg?v=1769890203"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/sian-hughes.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}