{"title":"Sumner Locke Elliot","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the enchanting world of \u003cem\u003eSumner Locke Elliott\u003c\/em\u003e, a celebrated novelist renowned for his mastery in crafting poignant and immersive stories. Born in Australia and later thriving as a writer in America, Elliott infused his narratives with rich, detailed depictions of family dynamics and the search for identity, themes that resonate profoundly with readers globally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his acclaimed works, \u003cstrong\u003e\"Careful, He Might Hear You\"\u003c\/strong\u003e stands out as a vivid exploration of childhood and family tension. This novel, set against the backdrop of 1930s Sydney, intimately portrays the life of a young boy caught in a bitter custody battle between his two aunts. Elliott's deft characterisation and atmospheric settings transport readers into the heart of the era’s societal nuances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDelve further into Elliott's talent with \u003cstrong\u003e\"Fairyland\"\u003c\/strong\u003e, another compelling narrative, where the author weaves a semi-autobiographical tale reflecting on his experiences as a playwright and expatriate. This novel provides a thoughtful exploration of belonging and self-discovery, themes Elliott handles with grace and insight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese stories, imbued with Elliott's distinctive sensibilities, offer a window into the complexities of human relationships and the poignant quest for understanding and acceptance. Discover his works in our \u003cem\u003eGeneral Fiction\u003c\/em\u003e category, and experience the timeless allure of Sumner Locke Elliott's literary brilliance.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"careful-he-might-hear-you-by-sumner-locke-elliot-9781921922244","title":"Careful, He Might Hear You","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Oh, aren't you lucky, PS.'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'Goodness, what a lucky boy.'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'What a treat!'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'Your Aunt Vanessa is coming.'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVanessa was coming all the way from England back to Australia and she was coming on a piano boat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt's the Great Depression. Six-year-old PS is an orphan. He lives in Sydney with his Aunt Lila. But all that is about to change. Now his Aunt Vanessa has decided to take proper care of him.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCareful, He Might Hear You\u003c\/em\u003e is one of the most extraordinary portraits of childhood in Australian fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46670352941292,"sku":"9781921922244","price":17.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/7633563482872.jpg?v=1752767862"},{"product_id":"fairyland-by-sumner-locke-elliot-9781922147103","title":"Fairyland","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing heavily on Locke Elliott's own experiences, \u003cem\u003eFairyland\u003c\/em\u003e charts the life of Seaton Daly, an aspiring writer coming to terms with his homosexuality in the repressive atmosphere of inner-city Sydney during the 1930s and '40s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLonely and naïve, Daly dreams of escaping to the 'promised land' of the United States. \u003cem\u003eFairyland\u003c\/em\u003e is an intimate, affecting, sometimes harrowing portrayal of a lifelong search for love.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSumner Locke Elliott's 'coming out' novel, it was first published in 1990, the year before his death.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46670588870892,"sku":"9781922147103","price":17.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9882153482872.jpg?v=1752775579"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/sumner-locke-elliot.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}