{"title":"Virginia Hartman","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the evocative storytelling of Virginia Hartman, a masterful voice in contemporary fiction. Known for her compelling narratives and richly developed characters, Hartman takes readers on unforgettable journeys through the landscapes of the human heart and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne standout work in her oeuvre is \u003cem\u003eThe Marsh Queen\u003c\/em\u003e, a novel that beautifully intertwines themes of family, nature, and self-discovery. Hartman's writing resonates with authenticity, drawing inspiration from her keen observations of the world around her. Her ability to encapsulate complex emotions and vivid settings in her prose is truly remarkable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDive into Virginia Hartman's books to experience literature that is both profound and accessible, perfect for those who appreciate thoughtful storytelling. Whether you’re exploring a new dimension of fiction or revisiting a favourite, Hartman's work promises to leave a lasting impression.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-marsh-queen-by-virginia-hartman-9781982171605","title":"The Marsh Queen","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor fans of \u003ci\u003eWhere the Crawdads Sing\u003c\/i\u003e, this “marvellous debut” (Alice McDermott, National Book Award–winning author of \u003ci\u003eThe Ninth Hour\u003c\/i\u003e) follows a Washington, DC, artist as she faces her past and the secrets held in the waters of Florida’s lush swamps and wetlands.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLoni Murrow is an accomplished bird artist at the Smithsonian who loves her job. But when she receives a call from her younger brother summoning her back home to help their obstinate mother recover after an accident, Loni’s neat, contained life in Washington, DC, is thrown into chaos, and she finds herself exactly where she does not want to be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGoing through her mother’s things, Loni uncovers scraps and snippets of a time in her life she would prefer to forget—a childhood marked by her father Boyd’s death by drowning and her mother Ruth’s persistent bad mood. When Loni comes across a single, cryptic note from a stranger—“There are some things I have to tell you about Boyd’s death”—she begins a dangerous quest to discover the truth, all the while struggling to reconnect with her mother and reconcile with her brother and his wife, who seem to thwart her at every turn. To make matters worse, she meets a man in Florida whose attractive simple charm threatens everything she’s worked toward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePulled between worlds—her professional accomplishments in Washington, and the small town of her childhood—Loni must decide whether to delve beneath the surface into murky half-truths and either avenge the past or bury it, once and for all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Marsh Queen\u003c\/i\u003e explores what it means to be a daughter and how we protect the ones we love. Suzanne Feldman, author of \u003ci\u003eSisters of the Great War\u003c\/i\u003e, writes that fans of Delia Owens and Lauren Groff will find this a wonderful and absorbing read.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46555241873644,"sku":"9781982171605","price":45.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/20325583482893.jpg?v=1750099259"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/virginia-hartman.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}