{"title":"Anne Youngson","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the Anne Youngson collection, where storytelling meets the tender intricacies of life. Anne Youngson is celebrated for her ability to weave captivating narratives that resonate with readers seeking heartfelt tales rooted in genuine human experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHer work exemplifies the beauty of \u003cem\u003eHistorical Fiction\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eGeneral Fiction\u003c\/em\u003e, offering readers a glimpse into the past while delving into universal themes of connection, friendship, and the complexity of emotions. Her novel \u003cstrong\u003eA Complicated Matter\u003c\/strong\u003e is a journey through the delicate threads that tie past events to present realities, inviting readers to explore how history shapes personal narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003eThree Women and a Boat\u003c\/strong\u003e, Youngson presents an enchanting story of unexpected companionship, highlighting the strength and wit of her characters as they navigate life's unpredictable waters together. It’s a testament to the power of new beginnings and the joy of shared adventures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnne Youngson's novels are perfect for those who appreciate rich character development and inviting narratives that linger in the mind long after the last page is turned. Dive into her collection and discover the poignant worlds she has created, each book a testament to her skill as a master storyteller.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"three-women-and-a-boat-by-anne-youngson-9781784165338","title":"Three Women and a Boat","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA joyful journey of self-discovery and unexpected friendship for fans of Rachel Joyce's \u003cem\u003eHarold Fry\u003c\/em\u003e, Clare Chambers' \u003cem\u003eSmall Pleasures\u003c\/em\u003e, and Barbara Pym classics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis tender and humorous novel of second chances and life-changing new friendship is perfect for fans of Rachel Joyce, Clare Chambers, and Barbara Pym.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Life-affirming and funny\" - Good Housekeeping\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\"Anne Youngson's witty and elegant novel is a celebration of friendship and a timely reminder that it is never too late to take on a life-changing new challenge\" - Daily Mail\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMeet Eve, who has departed from her thirty-year career to become a Free Spirit; Sally, who has waved goodbye to her indifferent husband and two grown-up children; and Anastasia, a defiantly independent narrowboat-dweller, suddenly vulnerable as she awaits a life-saving operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInexperienced and ill-equipped, Sally and Eve embark upon a journey through the canals of England, guided by the remote and unsympathetic Anastasia. As they glide gently - and not so gently - through the countryside, the eccentricities and challenges of canalboat life draw them inexorably together, and a tender and unforgettable story unfolds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDisarmingly truthful and narrated with a rare wit, \u003cem\u003eThree Women and a Boat\u003c\/em\u003e is a journey over the glorious waterways of England and into the unfathomable depths of the human heart by an inspirational new talent now in her seventies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat customers are saying:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e'Moving, tender and just a balm for the soul' \u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e*\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e'Perfect for those in need of an uplifting read' \u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e'A warm and enjoyable read' \u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46277418418412,"sku":"9781784165338","price":24.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781784165338.jpg?v=1742423944"},{"product_id":"a-complicated-matter-by-anne-youngson-9781804991862","title":"A Complicated Matter","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Complicated Matter\u003c\/em\u003e is a gripping and immersive tale of a young refugee in the London Blitz of World War Two from Costa Award-nominated author of \u003cem\u003eMeet Me at the Museum\u003c\/em\u003e—'An extraordinary new writer' Nina Stibbe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSet against the Blitz in London, this novel explores a young woman's extraordinary journey of self-discovery and serves as an intimate meditation on what it takes to find our place in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Complicated Matter\u003c\/em\u003e is a March Best Book in \u003cem\u003eRed\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'Note Perfect' - \u003cem\u003eEast Riding Magazine\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'An Extraordinary New Writer' - Nina Stibbe\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eI used to believe the world had been created for me; every stone and grain of sand. As I grew older, I began to think of myself as something tacked on to the edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e1939, London—From McPhail's Passage to Kensington's Grand Palace Hotel, Rose Dunbar is evacuated from her humble home on the Rock of Gibraltar and dropped into a chaotic city of falling bombs, perplexing class rules, and bad weather. Despite being 'flagrantly foreign' to the locals, she becomes an efficient go-between for the upper-class ladies helping out with the war effort and her own tribe of noisy displaced families.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt is only when she is shifted to the countryside to become secretary to the plain-speaking and sightless Major Inchbold that Rose's dizzying journey to womanhood becomes more surreal than ever, as she drinks tea at the vicarage and stands up for the lower orders. 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