{"title":"Anne Balliol","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the delightful world of Anne Balliol, a celebrated author known for her unique take on everyday situations, infusing them with wit and humour. With a knack for turning the mundane into the downright hilarious, Balliol's works are a refreshing escape into laughter and clever insights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnne Balliol's books, such as \u003cem\u003eBetter Bed Manners\u003c\/em\u003e, showcase her ability to blend humour with relatable scenarios, making them a favourite among readers who enjoy a good chuckle. Her storytelling style is approachable, ensuring that the humour and lessons resonate with a wide audience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're new to her work or a long-time fan, Anne Balliol's collection is perfect for those who appreciate a good laugh and clever storytelling. Her books are a testament to the power of comedy in literature, leaving readers smiling long after the final page.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"better-bed-manners-by-anne-balliol-9781851246199","title":"Better Bed Manners","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe first book on how to be knightly, nightly.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEver needed tips on how to sleep next to a snoring spouse? How to convalesce in style? Or the etiquette of staying in a haunted house?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis humorous book was originally published in the 1930s as an amusing guide for married couples. Poking fun at wives and husbands in an even-handed manner, it is both witty and quaint, giving a glimpse of middle-class life of a bygone era, but also offering up some universal advice which still rings true today. For example, 'Choose bedside books for their soporific qualities', or, 'one whisky-and-soda on retiring...makes the average man forget the dullest dinner and sends him to bed in a glow of good will.'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith sections on hot-water bottles, \u003ci\u003erobes de nuit\u003c\/i\u003e, breakfast in bed, the best kind of pillow, sneaking home late, and night-time readers, this is the perfect, self-improving gift for your favourite bedfellow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47076212015340,"sku":"9781851246199","price":32.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/3017863482847.jpg?v=1765193384"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/anne-balliol.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}