{"title":"Katharina Winkler","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the profound narratives of Katharina Winkler, a captivating author whose works delve into the depths of human experience and resilience. She brings a unique perspective to general fiction, weaving tales that are both thought-provoking and emotionally resonant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKatharina Winkler’s renowned book, \u003cem\u003eBlue Jewellery\u003c\/em\u003e, is a testament to her powerful storytelling. This poignant novel offers an intimate look at the complexities of life, love, and survival, drawing readers into a world that is both foreign and familiar. Her narrative style combines lyrical prose with vivid characterisation, ensuring an immersive reading experience that stays with you long after the final page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWinkler's works are celebrated for their ability to illuminate the struggles and strength of individuals finding their way through challenging circumstances. Her stories are not just written to entertain but to enrich the mind and inspire empathy in her readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDelve into Katharina Winkler’s collection and discover a realm of fiction that is as heartwarming as it is enlightening. Perfect for anyone who appreciates skilfully crafted tales that reveal the nuances of the human spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"blue-jewellery-by-katharina-winkler-9781803090023","title":"Blue Jewellery","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNow in paperback, Katharina Winkler’s heartbreaking saga of a tenacious woman trapped in an abusive marriage.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBlue Jewellery\u003c\/em\u003e is private property. Not to be seen. Not to be talked about. It is worn like a bracelet around the wrists, on ribs, legs, arms. Blue jewellery is another name for the marks left on women’s bodies, inflicted by the men around them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis novel tells the story of Filiz and Yunus. When Filiz meets Yunus, he is young and beautiful, and Filiz is proud that he wants her. Against her father’s wishes, they marry when she is thirteen. Yunus is her entire universe, all encompassing, all powerful. Soon after the wedding, Filiz’s dream of living in the West with her husband, of escaping their small village in Anatolia for freedom and autonomy, comes crashing down around her.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYunus, only a few years older than his bride, turns their marriage into a prison of dependency and violence. Trapped in her mother-in-law’s house, Filiz is subjected to physical and mental abuse, forced to veil herself, and treated as a house slave. When she becomes pregnant, Filiz seems to have reached her breaking point. But she endures. When Yunus moves his young family first to Istanbul and then to Austria, the life he had once promised her seems to be within reach. But there is no escaping the spiral of violence and love, which, to Filiz, have become inseparable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKatharina Winkler’s powerful story of a marriage dominated by violence gives voice to a tenacious young woman whose will to survive is never broken.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46853234131180,"sku":"9781803090023","price":23.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/27000323482829.jpg?v=1759192583"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/katharina-winkler.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}