{"title":"Leife Shallcross","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the enchanting realm of Leife Shallcross, a captivating author known for her spellbinding storytelling set in the world of Sci-Fi \u0026amp; Fantasy. Her literature invites readers to explore realms where magic intertwines with the human heart, creating narratives that are both familiar and wonderfully otherworldly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong her works, \u003cem\u003eThe Beast's Heart\u003c\/em\u003e stands as a shining example of her craft. This mesmerising novel offers a fresh retelling of the classic \u003cem\u003eBeauty and the Beast\u003c\/em\u003e story, woven from the perspective of the Beast himself. It delves deep into the themes of love, redemption, and the transformative power of kindness, allowing readers to experience an age-old tale through new, empathetic eyes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLeife Shallcross’s writing is celebrated for its rich, lyrical prose and nuanced character development. Her books invite you to lose yourself in pages where fantasy blends seamlessly with emotional depth, creating an immersive reading experience that's as thought-provoking as it is magical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are a fan of narratives that transcend the ordinary and explore the extraordinary facets of human emotion and mythical wonders, Leife Shallcross's collection will undoubtedly find a treasured place on your bookshelf.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-beasts-heart-by-leife-shallcross-9781473668737","title":"The Beast's Heart","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA sumptuously magical, brand new take on a tale as old as time - read the Beast's side of the story at long last.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Utterly Enchanting!'\u003c\/em\u003e - Kate Forsyth, author of \u003cem\u003eBITTER GREENS\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eTHE WILD GIRL\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e'What a delight! This is a beautifully crafted, deeply romantic reworking of the fairy tale'\u003c\/em\u003e - Juliet Marillier, author of the BLACKTHORN \u0026amp; GRIM series\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e*\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI am neither monster nor man - yet I am both.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI am the Beast.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI know why I was cursed; I know the legacy of evil I carry in my tainted blood. So how could she ever love me?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMy Isabeau. She opened my eyes, my mind and my heart when I was struggling just to be human.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnd now I might lose her forever.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLose yourself in this gorgeously rich and magical retelling of \u003cem\u003eThe Beauty and the Beast\u003c\/em\u003e that finally lays bare the beast's heart.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46705695031532,"sku":"9781473668737","price":21.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/18824893482712.jpg?v=1754021395"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/leife-shallcross.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}