{"title":"Lois Pryce","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the captivating journeys of \u003cem\u003eLois Pryce\u003c\/em\u003e, a renowned British author celebrated for her enthralling travel and adventure narratives. Known for her fearless spirit and keen observational skills, Pryce takes readers on unforgettable expeditions across the globe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHer book \"Revolutionary Ride\" is a testament to her ability to transport readers into the heart of unique cultures. In this gripping tale, Pryce embarks on a solo motorcycle journey through Iran, unraveling the rich tapestry of Iranian life and landscapes. Readers are invited to experience the warmth and hospitality of its people through her vivid and insightful storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLois Pryce's works are perfect for those who thirst for adventure and seek to understand the world through the lens of firsthand exploration. Her books are not just about geography but also delve deep into the human connections and experiences that one encounters far from home. Step into Lois Pryce’s world and prepare to be inspired and enlightened by her tales of courage and curiosity.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"revolutionary-ride-by-lois-pryce-9781473669987","title":"Revolutionary Ride","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2011, at the height of tension between the British and Iranian governments, travel writer Lois Pryce found a note left on her motorcycle outside the Iranian Embassy in London:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e... I wish that you will visit Iran so you will see for yourself about my country. WE ARE NOT TERRORISTS!!! Please come to my city, Shiraz. It is very famous as the friendliest city in Iran, it is the city of poetry and gardens and wine!!!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eYour Persian friend,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHabib\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIntrigued, Lois decides to ignore the official warnings against travel (and the warnings of her friends and family) and sets off alone on a 3,000 mile ride from Tabriz to Shiraz, to try to uncover the heart of this most complex and incongruous country. Along the way, she meets carpet sellers and drug addicts, war veterans and housewives, doctors and teachers - people living ordinary lives under the rule of an extraordinarily strict Islamic government.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRevolutionary Ride\u003c\/em\u003e is the story of a people and a country. Religious and hedonistic, practical and poetic, modern and rooted in tradition - and with a wild sense of humour and appreciation of beauty despite the comparative lack of freedom - this is real contemporary Iran.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47072357515500,"sku":"9781473669987","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/18837393482712.jpg?v=1765097110"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/lois-pryce.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}