{"title":"Katrina Lawrence","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKatrina Lawrence\u003c\/strong\u003e crafts evocative historical fiction that transports readers to richly detailed worlds, often centred on compelling female protagonists navigating love, loss, and resilience. Her narratives blend emotional depth with immersive settings, perfect for fans of Belinda Alexandra and Natasha Lester.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExpect stories that intertwine personal journeys with vivid historical backdrops, exploring themes of identity and transformation. Lawrence’s work invites readers to lose themselves in the past while discovering timeless human experiences.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-parisian-corset-by-katrina-lawrence-9781460769287","title":"The Parisian Corset","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-summary mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBehind the scenes of wartime Paris, she will face an undercover mission like no other ... \u003c\/em\u003eStunning debut historical fiction, inspired by the true story of French \u003cem\u003eVogue \u003c\/em\u003eduring the war, for all fans of Natasha Lester, Belinda Alexandra and Kate Quinn.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mb-5\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Simply magnifique!' Natasha Lester\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe corset was all that was holding her together ...\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJanuary 1939: Sophie Beauvais, winner of a prestigious magazine prize, sails from New York to France. At French \u003cem\u003eVogue \u003c\/em\u003eshe has a front‑row seat to a city at its most glamorous, and finds herself swept into an intoxicating whirl of costume parties and fashion parades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs war clouds darken, Sophie is determined to stay and fight in any way she can to preserve her beloved City of Light as a symbol of beauty, tolerance and love.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter \u003cem\u003eVogue \u003c\/em\u003eopts to close rather than collaborate, Sophie takes a job as a model-salesgirl for a leading lingerie house. While the crass nouveau riche of Occupied Paris - Nazi mistresses and black‑market wives - clamour for her signature piece, a wasp‑waisted satin corset from the last pre‑war collections, Sophie turns the corset from a restrictive garment into a secret weapon in the fight for liberation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Parisian Corset\u003c\/em\u003e is inspired by the true story of French \u003cem\u003eVogue \u003c\/em\u003eduring World War II, and the mystery of an iconic fashion photograph.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'\u003cstrong\u003eThe perfect novel\u003c\/strong\u003e! Take three of my favourite things - fashion, photography and the world of magazines - and weave them into a story set in late 1930s Paris and you have \u003cem\u003eThe Parisian Corset\u003c\/em\u003e by Katrina Lawrence. \u003cstrong\u003eExquisite storytelling, sublime characters, incredible research and a magical setting\u003c\/strong\u003e make this a novel everyone will want to lose themselves in this year. It's simply \u003cem\u003emagnifique\u003c\/em\u003e!' Natasha Lester, \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eThe Paris Seamstress\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47753966715116,"sku":"9781460769287","price":31.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781460769287-the-parisian-corset-a-historical-fiction-debut-novel-for-fans-of-belinda-alexandra-and-natasha-lester.jpg?v=1781650288"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/katrina-lawrence.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}