{"title":"Aisling Smith","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our curated collection of works by the talented author, Aisling Smith. Known for her authentic storytelling and rich character development, Aisling Smith captures the intricacies of human relationships and emotions in her novels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of her standout works, \u003cem\u003eAfter the Rain\u003c\/em\u003e, invites readers into a world of poignant emotional journeys and unexpected connections. Set against vividly portrayed backdrops, Smith’s narratives often explore themes of healing, resilience, and self-discovery, making her books a compelling choice for lovers of general fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a long-time fan or new to her writing, Aisling Smith's works promise to engage and resonate on a deeply personal level. Delve into her stories and experience the nuance and depth that hallmark her literary style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our collection and discover the narrative magic that is Aisling Smith. Each book is an invitation to explore, reflect, and find joy in the unexpected turns of life.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"after-the-rain-by-aisling-smith-9780733648793","title":"After the Rain","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA stirring, magical, and emotional novel about family, belonging, marriage, race, and culture ... The best novels are never long enough, and you won't want \u003ci\u003eAfter the Rain\u003c\/i\u003e to end\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe Australian\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA staggering soulful achievement\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe Australian Women's Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMalti Fortune is uneasy. She has turned away from her birthplace of Fiji to make a new life in Melbourne. But all that she thought was certain is now in danger of being swept away. Her husband, Benjamin, a linguist, is a conundrum. He has changed. Or has she? The stories and superstitions of her childhood are telling her something she knows but doesn't want to hear - about being a trespasser, about not belonging.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eIn the years to come, Malti and Benjamin's daughters are also to learn some hard truths. For Ellery, the hands-on father of her memories vanishes for months on end and the remembered fragments of good times aren't enough to sustain her anymore. Verona, on the verge of adulthood, can't imagine a world without her beloved Dad. He is her rock and hero. But Malti and Ellery both know that you can't depend on Benjamin.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhat makes a family? What does home look like? All three women are seeking answers. Each is haunted by her own ghosts. And by Benjamin. To find what they are looking for, they need to be honest with themselves and make peace with their own unreliable memories.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003eAfter the Rain\u003c\/i\u003e is a moving, exquisitely observed novel about marriage and family, dislocation, culture and belonging, from an exciting new voice in Australian literature.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eA beautifully realised exploration of family, identity and dislocation. Smith beautifully captures complicated feelings around building a home in a new country, choosing your own path in life and realising your parents are just people, too\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBooks and Publishing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eA thunderous debut full of life, love and legends. 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