{"title":"Bess Lovejoy","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the captivating world of Bess Lovejoy, a celebrated author known for her enthralling explorations into the realms of Biography and Memoir. With a keen eye for the unusual and an unmatched storytelling flair, Lovejoy crafts narratives that delve into the fascinating aspects of human life and history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of her notable works, \u003cem\u003eRest in Pieces\u003c\/em\u003e, takes readers on an extraordinary journey through the diversely intriguing ways historical figures have been laid to rest. It combines meticulous research with a touch of humour, making the stories both educational and highly entertaining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBess Lovejoy's writings are ideal for readers who appreciate a clever blend of history and biography, peppered with unexpected anecdotes and thought-provoking insights. Discover her collection and let Lovejoy guide you through the quirks and peculiarities of history's most intriguing personalities.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"rest-in-pieces-by-bess-lovejoy-9780715654132","title":"Rest in Pieces","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the long run, we're all dead. But for some of the most influential figures in history, death marked the start of a new adventure. The famous deceased have been stolen, burned, sold, pickled, frozen, stuffed, impersonated, and even filed away in a lawyer's office. Their fingers, teeth, toes, arms, legs, skulls, hearts, lungs, and nether regions have embarked on voyages that criss-cross the globe and stretch the imagination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCounterfeiters tried to steal Lincoln's corpse. Einstein's brain went on a cross-country road trip. And after Lord Horatio Nelson perished at Trafalgar, his sailors submerged him in brandy – which they drank. From Mozart to Hitler, \u003ci\u003eRest in Pieces\u003c\/i\u003e connects the lives of the famous dead to the hilarious and horrifying adventures of their corpses and traces the evolution of cultural attitudes towards death.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46532637360364,"sku":"9780715654132","price":26.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/21842143482442.jpg?v=1749322983"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/bess-lovejoy.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}