{"title":"Annette Higgs","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection featuring the evocative works of \u003cstrong\u003eAnnette Higgs\u003c\/strong\u003e, a captivating voice in the realm of \u003cem\u003ehistorical fiction\u003c\/em\u003e. Known for her meticulous attention to detail and rich narrative style, Higgs transports readers into vividly crafted past worlds, providing both an escape and an exploration of history’s intimate stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe collection includes her acclaimed novel, \u003cem\u003eOn A Bright Hillside In Paradise\u003c\/em\u003e, where Higgs deftly constructs a compelling narrative set against a historical backdrop. Her storytelling prowess is evident in the way she weaves together the intricacies of human experience with historical events, allowing readers to engage deeply with the past while reflecting on its impact on contemporary life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnnette Higgs' work is a must for any enthusiast of historical fiction, offering both historical accuracy and a narrative filled with poignant emotions and timeless themes. Dive into her books to embark on a journey through time and discover the complex characters and intriguing plots that Higgs masterfully brings to life.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"on-a-bright-hillside-in-paradise-by-annette-higgs-9781761049736","title":"On A Bright Hillside In Paradise","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the winner of the 2022 Penguin Literary Prize.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'A jewel of a novel - luminous, vivid, and deftly shaped.'\u003c\/em\u003e — FIONA McFARLANE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTold from five different points of view, each one revealing something different, \u003cem\u003eOn a Bright Hillside in Paradise\u003c\/em\u003e tells the story of a family of convict descendants in the back-blocks of Tasmania, on a farm in a place called Paradise. They lead hard-scrabble lives. The drama begins when strangers arrive, Christian Brethren evangelists who hold big revival meetings in local barns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOn a Bright Hillside in Paradise\u003c\/em\u003e tackles big questions of faith and family but remains grounded in the dreams and strivings of its beautifully drawn characters. Higgs takes lives that history might have judged as small and imbues them with immense dignity and complex and compelling inner lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAvoiding the myth of the 'frontier pioneer', \u003cem\u003eOn a Bright Hillside in Paradise\u003c\/em\u003e instead shows how these convict descendants wanted nothing more than to retreat to the bush to heal from their trauma, developing a deep love of the landscape in the process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt its heart, the novel is about a close-knit community, and home-making in the bush. Despite injuries, losses, deaths, and near-starvation, the family survives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47082333012204,"sku":"9781761049736","price":37.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/27884303482814.jpg?v=1765273468"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/annette-higgs.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}