{"title":"Alex McCarthy","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlex McCarthy is a captivating voice in the realm of general fiction, known for weaving intricate narratives that resonate deeply with readers. If you're exploring the works of McCarthy, you'll encounter stories that beautifully capture the complexity of human experiences and emotions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the standout works in McCarthy's repertoire is \u003cem\u003eThe Unbroken Beauty of Rosalind Bone\u003c\/em\u003e. This novel is a masterful exploration of personal journeys and interconnected lives, delivering a poignant narrative that stays with the reader long after the last page is turned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMcCarthy's writing often combines vivid character development with rich, evocative settings. The author's ability to craft stories that are both relatable and thought-provoking makes these books a must-read for anyone who appreciates finely-rendered fiction that delves into the nuances of life and love.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore the Alex McCarthy collection to discover stories that are both timeless and contemporary, offering an immersive reading experience that is as enjoyable as it is enlightening.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-unbroken-beauty-of-rosalind-bone-by-alex-mccarthy-9781804991244","title":"The Unbroken Beauty of Rosalind Bone","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor readers of Claire Keegan, Max Porter, and Sarah Moss—an exquisitely observed slice-of-life novella, where secrets and lies bubble under the surface as a unique cast of characters give their version of the truth about life in a rural Welsh village, still haunted by the disappearance of a young woman 20 years ago.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Unbroken Beauty of Rosalind Bone\u003c\/em\u003e is a wonderful novella, full of atmosphere and feeling, according to Sara Baume, author of \u003cem\u003eA Line Made By Walking.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e“Beautiful, incredibly painterly, and full of breathtaking details. A devastating portrait of a particular place, which draws you in with its brutality and beauty.” — Caryl Lewis, author of \u003cem\u003eDrift\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e“Incredibly assured, carefully observed, full of heart. A quietly devastating read which lingers long after the final page.” — Jan Carson\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTucked into the Welsh valleys and encircled by silver birch and pine, the village of Cwmcysgod may appear a quiet, sleepy sort of place. But beneath the surface, tensions simmer, hearts ache, and painful truths threaten to emerge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSixteen-year-old Catrin Bone knows only what she has been told. Now, she is beginning to question her small world, and a version of the past that seems to entrap and embitter her reclusive mother, Mary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMary had a sister once, a girl of unparalleled beauty. Why did she disappear from the village in a shroud of shame all those years ago—and where is she now?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMeanwhile, the Clements brothers, skint and all out of hope, run rampant across the hills and lanes. And old Dai Bevel, whose frailty masks a dark history, dreams of a girl he used to know...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe sins of the past are approaching, for it takes a village—to raise a child, to bring down a woman, to hide something monstrous, and to look the other way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this tender, sly, exquisitely wrought novella, a unique cast of characters gives voice to their versions of the truth. But it is the story of Rosalind Bone, of her strength and all that she has endured, that rises above the rest, shimmering with hope and possibility...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46672434069740,"sku":"9781804991244","price":24.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/47240b54088b8307593e9d0e4c8ab847.jpg?v=1752964808"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/alex-mccarthy.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}