{"title":"Flora Carr","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our Flora Carr collection, where history and storytelling intertwine beautifully. Flora Carr is an emerging voice in the realm of historical fiction, renowned for her meticulous research and vivid storytelling. Her works transport readers to different eras, offering a glimpse into the lives, struggles, and triumphs of the past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHer book, \u003cem\u003eThe Tower\u003c\/em\u003e, is a testament to her unique ability to weave intricate plots with historical accuracy. Set against compelling historical backdrops, Carr’s narratives captivate those with an interest in the past, making history accessible and engaging for any reader.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for lovers of history and fiction alike, Flora Carr’s works are perfect for anyone looking to escape into the rich tapestries of bygone times. Dive into her world where every page offers a window into history, brought to life through her masterful storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-tower-by-flora-carr-9781804945605","title":"The Tower","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fiery feminist retelling of Mary, Queen of Scot's darkest hour for fans of \u003cem\u003eMATRIX\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eTHE SILENCE OF THE GIRLS\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Richly detailed'\u003c\/em\u003e THE NEW YORKER\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Carr has taken an often overly romanticised historical figure and given her new life and originality.'\u003c\/em\u003e THE TIMES\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'A vivid, visceral read'\u003c\/em\u003e TRACY CHEVALIER\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Bold and intimate'\u003c\/em\u003e TLS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThey are imprisoned, but not contained.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThree women cross a loch. It is 1567—one of them is pregnant, two of them fretful. The boat takes them to Lochleven castle in the middle of the water. Awaiting them are courtiers braying for blood, hellbent on keeping one of them under lock and key—Mary Queen of Scots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the tower, Mary's maids, Frenchwoman Cuckoo and watchful Scot Jane, are her only allies, and the chamber their entire world. A new reality sets in where they are at the mercy of not only their keepers but of raging Scotland itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the outside world, Mary's kin, Queen Elizabeth, claims she can do little but write. Downstairs, the shrewd jailor-courtier Margaret Erskine places her daughter-in-law Agnes in the chamber as her pair of eyes. Hope seems futile until the bewitching Lady Seton arrives. Seton's power shifts everything in the tower and soon a plan is hatched.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut which of them will risk it all to save their mistress? Which woman loves her queen best? \u003cem\u003eThe Tower\u003c\/em\u003e is a triumphant story of desire, grit, God-given power, and wiles from a striking new voice in historical fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46848064946412,"sku":"9781804945605","price":26.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/17470353482830.jpg?v=1758959440"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/flora-carr.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}