{"title":"Bernard MacLaverty","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBernard MacLaverty\u003c\/strong\u003e crafts poignant stories that delve into the complexities of human relationships and the quiet struggles of everyday life. His works, such as \u003cem\u003eMidwinter Break\u003c\/em\u003e, offer richly drawn characters set against evocative backdrops, inviting readers into intimate, reflective journeys.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRooted in contemporary general fiction, MacLaverty's narratives balance subtle emotional insight with elegant prose. These novels explore themes of love, loss, and personal discovery, making them resonant reads for those who appreciate thoughtful, character-driven literature.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"midwinter-break-by-bernard-maclaverty-9781784704919","title":"Midwinter Break","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn intense exploration of love and uncertainty when a long-married couple take a midwinter break in Amsterdam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMidwinter Break\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA Guardian \/ Sunday Times \/ Irish Times \/ Herald Scotland \/ Mail on Sunday Book of the Year\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWinner of the Bord Gais Novel of the Year\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMidwinter Break\u003c\/em\u003e is a work of extraordinary emotional precision and sympathy, about coming to terms - to an honest reckoning - with love and the loss of love, with memory and pain...this is a novel of great ambition by an artist at the height of his powers. \u003cstrong\u003eColm Tóibín\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA retired couple, Gerry and Stella Gilmore, fly to Amsterdam for a midwinter break. A holiday to refresh the senses, to see the sights and to generally take stock of what remains of their lives. But amongst the wintry streets and icy canals we see their relationship fracturing beneath the surface. And when memories re-emerge of a troubled time in their native Ireland, things begin to fall apart. As their midwinter break comes to an end, we understand how far apart they are - and can only watch as they struggle to save themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47269739266284,"sku":"9781784704919","price":34.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781784704919.jpg?v=1770002231"},{"product_id":"midwinter-break-by-bernard-maclaverty-9780393356236","title":"Midwinter Break","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith \u003cem\u003eMidwinter Break\u003c\/em\u003e, a moving portrait of retired couple Gerry and Stella Gilmore’s marriage in crisis, Bernard MacLaverty reminds us why he is regarded as one of the greatest living Irish writers. Through accurate, compassionate observation and effortlessly elegant writing, MacLaverty reveals the long-unspoken insecurities that exist between Gerry and Stella over their four-day holiday in Amsterdam, crafting a profound examination of human love.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47934151164140,"sku":"9780393356236","price":47.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780393356236-midwinter-break.jpg?v=1783899092"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/bernard-maclaverty.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}