{"title":"Laurent Binet","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection of works by \u003cem\u003eLaurent Binet\u003c\/em\u003e, an acclaimed French author renowned for his intellectual and gripping narratives. Binet's storytelling prowess is brilliantly showcased in his award-winning novel \u003cstrong\u003eHHhH\u003c\/strong\u003e. This historical thriller delves into the intricate details of Operation Anthropoid, the real-life mission to assassinate Nazi leader Reinhard Heydrich during World War II. Binet masterfully blends historical facts with an enthralling fictional narrative, captivating both history buffs and thriller enthusiasts alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn his more contemporary offering, \u003cstrong\u003ePerspectives\u003c\/strong\u003e, Binet continues to display his literary versatility. This novel presents a unique take on speculative fiction, exploring alternative historical scenarios with sharp wit and masterful plotting. Perfect for readers who enjoy thought-provoking and engaging storytelling, it expands the boundaries of conventional narrative forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLovers of \u003cem\u003eGeneral Fiction\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eCrime \u0026amp; Thriller\u003c\/em\u003e will find Binet's works a delightful addition to their reading lists. His ability to merge meticulous research with immersive plots guarantees a reading experience that is both educational and profoundly entertaining. Dive into the world of Laurent Binet and experience history and fiction in a fresh and exciting way.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"perspectives-by-laurent-binet-9781787304499","title":"Perspectives","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA brilliant reinvention of the detective novel, set in Renaissance Florence and packed with art, scandal, murder and scheming - from the author of the international bestseller \u003cem\u003eHHhH\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFlorence, New Year's Day 1557. As dawn breaks, a painter is discovered lying on the floor of a church, stabbed through the heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAbove him, the paintings he laboured over for more than a decade. At his home, a hidden painting scandalously depicting Maria de Medici, daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Florence, as a naked Venus. Who is the murderer? Who is behind the painting? As the city erupts in chaos, Giorgio Vasari, the great art historian, is picked to lead the investigation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLetters fly back and forth carrying news of political plots and speculation about the killer's identity - between Maria and her aunt Catherine de' Medici, the queen of France; between Catherine and her scheming agents in Florence; and between Vasari and his friend Michelangelo. Meanwhile, the Pope is banning books and branding works of art immoral. And the truth, when it comes to light, is as shocking as the bold new artworks that have made Florence the red-hot centre of Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBursting with characters and colour, \u003cem\u003ePerspectives\u003c\/em\u003e is a mystery like no other that shows us Renaissance Florence as we've never seen it before - a dazzling, hugely entertaining novel of court machinations, murder and art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House Distribution","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46018902687980,"sku":"9781787304499","price":33.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781787304499.jpg?v=1734349808"},{"product_id":"hhhh-by-laurent-binet-9780099555643","title":"HHhH","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn astonishing, unforgettable novel—a thrilling Second World War assassination plot told with rare literary brilliance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTwo men have been enlisted to kill the head of the Gestapo. This is Operation Anthropoid, Prague, 1942—two Czechoslovakian parachutists sent on a daring mission by London to assassinate Reinhard Heydrich, the chief of the Nazi secret services, known as 'the hangman of Prague', 'the blond beast', and 'the most dangerous man in the Third Reich'. His boss is Heinrich Himmler, but everyone in the SS says 'Himmler's brain is called Heydrich', which in German spells \u003cem\u003eHHhH\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHHhH\u003c\/em\u003e is a panorama of the Third Reich told through the life of one outstandingly brutal man, a story of unbearable heroism and loyalty, revenge and betrayal. It is a moving and shattering work of fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLaurent Binet's highly anticipated new novel, \u003cem\u003eThe Seventh Function of Language\u003c\/em\u003e, is available for pre-order now...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46494945968364,"sku":"9780099555643","price":24.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780099555643.jpg?v=1748467981"},{"product_id":"perspectives-by-laurent-binet-9781529926972","title":"Perspectives","description":"Art, scandal, and murder in Renaissance Florence as a great art historian is charged to investigate the murder of a painter - from the author of the international bestseller HHhH.\n\n'There is no living writer whose new books I fall on with greater delight than Laurent Binet. . . Perspectives is a proper treat' Naomi Alderman \n\n'A dazzling romp' Guardian\n\nFlorence,1557. As dawn breaks, a painter is discovered lying on the floor of a church, stabbed through the heart.\n\nAbove him, the paintings he laboured over for more than a decade. At his home, a hidden portrait scandalously depicting Maria de Medici, daughter of the Duke of Florence, as a naked Venus. Who is the murderer? Who made the painting? As the city erupts in chaos, Giorgio Vasari, the great art historian, is picked to lead the investigation.\n\nLetters fly back and forth carrying news of plots and speculation about the killer's identity - between Maria and her aunt Catherine de' Medici, the queen of France; between Catherine and her secret agents; and between Vasari and his friend Michelangelo. And the truth, when it comes to light, is as shocking as the bold new artworks that have made Florence the red-hot centre of Europe.\n\nBursting with characters and colour, Perspectives is a mystery like no other that shows us Renaissance Florence as we've never seen it before - a dazzling, hugely entertaining novel of court machinations, murder and art.\n\n'Doesn't get much better than this' Sunday Telegraph\n\n'A racy and enjoyable detective story' The Times \n\n'A dazzling romp' Guardian\n\n'Funny and very gripping' Financial Times","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47288703189228,"sku":"9781529926972","price":28.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/93a5b22cf90221be506d1a68ad02ee8b.jpg?v=1770605494"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/laurent-binet.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}