{"title":"Molly Murn","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection of works by the talented \u003cstrong\u003eMolly Murn\u003c\/strong\u003e, an author whose evocative storytelling paints vivid pictures of the past. Known for her rich exploration of history and culture, Molly Murn crafts narratives that invite readers to step back in time and immerse themselves in the intricate tapestry of bygone eras.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHer works, such as the acclaimed \u003cem\u003eHeart of the Grass Tree\u003c\/em\u003e, are celebrated for weaving together elements of \u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Fiction\u003c\/strong\u003e with lyrical prose and profound insight. In \u003cem\u003eHeart of the Grass Tree\u003c\/em\u003e, Murn chronicles the intersecting lives and histories on South Australia's Kangaroo Island, offering deep reflections on identity, belonging, and heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMurn's writing is characterised by its engaging blend of fact and fiction, bringing historical figures and events to life with authenticity and sensitivity. It's an invitation to discover stories shaped by the land and its people, capturing the essence of Australia's rich cultural and natural landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a seasoned fan or new to her work, dive into Molly Murn's books and experience stories that resonate with history and humanity, told with compassion and a heartfelt connection to place.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"heart-of-the-grass-tree-by-molly-murn-9781760899196","title":"Heart of the Grass Tree","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShortlisted for the Indies and MUD literary fiction prizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHeart of the Grass Tree\u003c\/em\u003e is an exquisite, searing and hope-filled debut about mothers, daughters, family stories, country, and its living history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Pearl's grandmother Nell dies unexpectedly, Pearl and her family—mother Diana, sister Lucy—return to Kangaroo Island to mourn and farewell her. Each of them knew Nell intimately but differently, and each woman must reckon with Nell's passing in her own way. But Nell had secrets, too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs Pearl, Diana, and Lucy interrogate their feelings about the island, Pearl starts to pull together the scraps Nell left behind and unearths a connection to the island's early history, of the early European sealers and their first contact with the Ngarrindjeri people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePearl's deepening connection to their history, the island's history, grounds her and will ultimately bring the women back to each other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46545588060396,"sku":"9781760899196","price":22.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781760899196.jpg?v=1750036788"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/molly-murn.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}