{"title":"Elizabeth Jane Howard","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElizabeth Jane Howard\u003c\/strong\u003e crafts evocative tales that blend rich character development with intricate social dynamics. Her novels, such as \u003cem\u003eAll Change\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Light Years\u003c\/em\u003e, immerse readers in the fabric of British society, exploring themes of love, family, and personal growth against beautifully rendered historical backdrops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a delicate balance of \u003cem\u003eromance\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003ehistorical fiction\u003c\/em\u003e, Howard's storytelling invites you into charming homes and gardens, reflecting the nuances of relationships and the passage of time. Her work offers a thoughtful, engaging reading experience perfect for those who appreciate both emotional depth and vivid settings.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-light-years-by-elizabeth-jane-howard-9781035042449","title":"The Light Years","description":"Told with exceptional grace, The Light Years is a modern classic of twentieth-century English life and is the first novel in Elizabeth Jane Howard's extraordinary, bestselling family saga, The Cazalet Chronicles.\n\n'Compelling, moving, unputdownable . . . Maybe my favourite books ever' - Marian Keyes, bestselling author of My Favourite Mistake\n\n1937. Every summer, the Cazalet brothers - Hugh, Edward and Rupert - return to the family home in the heart of the Sussex countryside with their wives and children. There, they are joined by their formidable parents and unmarried sister Rachel to enjoy two glorious months of picnics, games and sun-drenched excursions to the coast. But not even this idyllic setting can soothe the siblings' fears and heartache.\n\nHugh, haunted by memories of the Great War, is terrified at the looming prospect of a second; Edward, charming and handsome, is torn between his wife and his latest infidelity; and Rupert, a talented painter, is in turmoil over his inability to please his demanding new wife. Meanwhile, Rachel's unflinching loyalty to the family means risking her one chance at happiness . . .\n\n'She helps us to do the necessary thing - open our eyes and our hearts' - Hilary Mantel, bestselling author of The Mirror and the Light\n\nThe Light Years is the first volume in the extraordinary Cazalet Chronicles. Continue the dazzling historical series with Marking Time.","brand":"Macmillan Publishers New Zealand Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47288938168556,"sku":"9781035042449","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/13945253482556.jpg?v=1770581576"},{"product_id":"all-change-by-elizabeth-jane-howard-9781035042487","title":"All Change","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the old world begins to fade from view and a new dawn emerges, \u003cem\u003eAll Change\u003c\/em\u003e marks the fifth and final volume in Elizabeth Jane Howard's bestselling Cazalet Chronicles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Compelling, moving, unputdownable . . . Maybe my favourite books ever'\u003c\/em\u003e - Marian Keyes, bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eMy Favourite Mistake\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt is the 1950s and as the Duchy, the Cazalets' beloved matriarch, dies, she takes with her the last remnants of a disappearing world - houses with servants and cherished tradition - in which the Cazalets have thrived.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLouise, now divorced, becomes entangled in a painful affair, while Polly and Clary must balance marriage and motherhood with their own ideas and ambitions. Hugh and Edward, now in their sixties, feel ill-equipped for this changing world, while Villy, long abandoned by her husband, must at last learn to live independently. But it is Rachel, who has always lived for others, who will face her greatest challenges yet. 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In Green Shades: An Anthology of Plants, Gardens and Gardeners, first published in 1991, she brings together a diverse and fascinating selection of gardening writing that spans the centuries, the seasons and the species. \n\nPart of the Macmillan Collector's Library; a series of stunning, pocket-sized classics with ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. \n\nThe content is eclectic and wide-ranging, practical as well as lyrical - she pays homage to the great English landscape artists of the eighteenth century and to the great women gardeners such as Vita Sackville-West. There's advice from Pliny on how walnuts can be used to dye hair and Joseph Addison encourages blackbirds to gorge on his cherry trees. Linking the numerous extracts is Elizabeth Jane Howard's perceptive and highly personal commentary, which skilfully leads the reader from one subject to the next.","brand":"Macmillan Publishers New Zealand Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48242266046700,"sku":"9781529050738","price":19.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781529050738-green-shades-1.jpg?v=1787969089"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/elizabeth-jane-howard.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}