{"title":"Patrick Charnley","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the imaginative world of \u003cem\u003ePatrick Charnley\u003c\/em\u003e, a captivating author in the realm of General Fiction. Known for his unique storytelling and the ability to weave intriguing narratives, Charnley crafts novels that resonate with readers from all walks of life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his notable works is \u003cem\u003eThis, My Second Life\u003c\/em\u003e, a thought-provoking narrative that explores themes of identity, self-discovery, and the possibilities of second chances. With his rich character development and compelling plots, Charnley's books invite readers to ponder life's profound questions while getting lost in enthralling stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDive into Patrick Charnley's collection and embark on journeys that are not only entertaining but also offer a deeper understanding of the human condition. His books are perfect companions for readers who appreciate fiction that challenges the mind and stirs the soul.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"this-my-second-life-by-patrick-charnley-9781529155259","title":"This, My Second Life","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeautifully written, spare and elegiac, \u003cem\u003eThis, My Second Life\u003c\/em\u003e is a literary debut novel set in Cornwall in which a young man comes to terms with a life-changing injury.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter a near-death experience and life-changing injury, twenty-year-old Jago Trevarno goes to stay with his uncle on his small coastal farm a few miles from St Ives in Cornwall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTheir existence is a simple one, their lives measured by the span of the days, the rhythms of the seasons, and the animals they care for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut lurking in the shadows is local villain Bill Sligo, who has designs on the farm and, in particular, on a field near the cliffs housing a derelict mineshaft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWanting to repay his uncle's kindness, Jago determines to find out what Bill Sligo is up to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJago is still vulnerable though, and in pursuing Sligo, he delves into a murky world that he is ill-equipped to deal with. How far will Bill Sligo go to get what he wants? Jago doesn't know it yet, but once again he is in grave danger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBeautifully written, spare and elegiac, filled with shafts of light and darkness as well as the beauty and harshness of the Cornish landscape, Jago's journey is one of hope, renewal, and resilience as he comes to terms with this, his second life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House Distribution","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46944327270636,"sku":"9781529155259","price":27.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/c4aec239feb3450613967910588eca41.jpg?v=1762225901"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/patrick-charnley.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}