{"title":"Timothy Schaffert","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our Timothy Schaffert collection, featuring a captivating blend of historical fiction that transports readers to different eras with meticulously crafted narratives. Known for his lyrical prose and intricate storytelling, Schaffert creates immersive worlds that are as enlightening as they are entertaining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the standout titles in this collection is \u003cem\u003eThe Titanic Survivors Book Club\u003c\/em\u003e. This novel intricately weaves the lives of its characters with the backdrop of one of history's most famous tragedies, offering a fresh and intimate perspective on survival and memory. Schaffert's work is celebrated for its richly drawn characters and the detailed historical research that breathes life into each story, making his books both thought-provoking and deeply engaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDelve into the world of Timothy Schaffert and discover narratives that stimulate the imagination and invite you on an unforgettable journey through time. Whether you're a seasoned reader of historical fiction or new to the genre, Schaffert's storytelling promises a rewarding experience.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-titanic-survivors-book-club-mr-exp-by-timothy-schaffert-9780385550895","title":"The Titanic Survivors Book Club (MR EXP)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDeeply moving and rich with vivid detail . . . Timothy Schaffert is an exquisite storyteller.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n-Lara Prescott, New York Times bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eThe Secrets We Kept\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the author of \u003cem\u003eThe Perfume Thief\u003c\/em\u003e, a remarkable tale about the life-changing power of books and second chances, following the Titanic librarian who opens a bookshop in Paris where he meets a secret society of survivors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor weeks after the sinking of the Titanic, Yorick spots his own name among the list of those lost at sea. As an apprentice librarian for the White Star Line, his job was to curate the ship's second-class library. But the day the Titanic set sail he was left stranded at the dock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter the ship's sinking, Yorick takes this twist of fate as a sign to follow his lifelong dream of owning a bookshop in Paris. Soon after, he receives an invitation to a secret society of survivors, where he encounters other ticket holders who didn't board the ship. Haunted by their good fortune, they decide to form a book society, where they can grapple with their own anxieties through heated discussions of \u003cem\u003eThe Awakening\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003eThe Picture of Dorian Gray\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOf this ragtag group, Yorick finds himself particularly drawn to the glamorous Zinnia and the mysterious Haze, and a tangled triangle of love and friendship forms among them. Yet with the Great War on the horizon and the unexpected death of one of their own, the surviving book club members are left wondering what fate might have in store.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eElegant and elegiac, \u003cem\u003eThe Titanic Survivors Book Club\u003c\/em\u003e is a dazzling ode to love, chance, and the transformative power of books to bring people together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46534020530412,"sku":"9780385550895","price":35.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/6847203482325.jpg?v=1749403420"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/timothy-schaffert.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}