{"title":"Giles Foden","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the captivating works of \u003cem\u003eGiles Foden\u003c\/em\u003e, an acclaimed author celebrated for his intricate storytelling and rich narratives. With a talent for blending history with fiction, Foden captures the complexities of human nature and the nuances of various settings, making his books an immersive experience for readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his notable works is \u003cstrong\u003eThirst\u003c\/strong\u003e, a gripping novel that places readers at the intersection of personal and social challenges. The book delves into themes that resonate widely, showcasing Foden's ability to engage with both universal and intimate subject matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGiles Foden’s literature is housed under the \u003cem\u003eGeneral Fiction\u003c\/em\u003e category, offering narratives that transcend time and place, and revealing insights into the human condition. Readers seeking multifaceted storylines with depth and historical context will find Foden's collection a compelling addition to their bookshelves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore the literary world of Giles Foden, where each page promises a new exploration of life's complexities through well-crafted prose and unforgettable characters.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"thirst-by-giles-foden-9780297869290","title":"Thirst","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNamibia's Skeleton Coast.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA place of vast dunes and rusting ship hulks, where the cold Benguela current rises dense ocean fogs, and black-maned lions eke out the last of their subspecies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt once seemed to Irish scientist Ailidh Conroy that she could find water there. But her search for an aquifer left her with nothing but a Russian military cap and a baby on the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTwenty-four years later, when Ailidh's daughter Chalice is summoned to Africa, she seems likely to follow the same fatal path as her parents. Haunted by memories of the Russian military cap that used to hang on her mother's bedroom door, Chalice is forced to reckon with the same dangers and mysteries that her parents faced before her.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnd that's all before Chalice finds, on the slippery ledges of the fabled underground aquifer, another set of human remains - those of her parents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut as she discovers them, lions approach...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHow will Chalice escape the twin threats, human and animal, that she faces? Is there a chance for her to lay to rest the mysteries of her past? And what does it mean for the lions, whether humans control the aquifer? These are the questions arising in a novel that continues Giles Foden's project of investigating abuse of power in Africa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46846737776876,"sku":"9780297869290","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/690643482294.jpg?v=1758921246"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/giles-foden.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}