{"title":"Rachel Ingalls","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our Rachel Ingalls collection, where you'll discover a unique blend of genres, seamlessly weaving together elements of general fiction and sci-fi \u0026amp; fantasy. Rachel Ingalls was an accomplished author known for her imaginative storytelling and profound insights into human nature. Her ability to capture complex emotions and situations makes her work both thought-provoking and deeply engaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDive into \u003cem\u003eMrs Caliban\u003c\/em\u003e (Faber Editions), a standout title that beautifully balances ordinary life with the extraordinary. This novel introduces you to a world where the mundane meets the fantastical, addressing themes of love, loss, and the unexpected. It's a poignant exploration of what it means to be human wrapped in a whimsical narrative that stays with readers long after they've turned the last page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnother gem in this collection is \u003cem\u003eNo Love Lost\u003c\/em\u003e, a masterful piece that further showcases Ingalls' ability to blend genres. Through her insightful prose, she takes readers on a journey filled with emotional depth and a touch of the surreal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a fan of general fiction or have a penchant for sci-fi \u0026amp; fantasy, Rachel Ingalls' works offer a rich tapestry of storytelling that appeals to a wide range of readers. Explore her books today and immerse yourself in the captivating worlds she so deftly creates. Enjoy your reading adventure with our Rachel Ingalls collection!\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"no-love-lost-by-rachel-ingalls-9780571376582","title":"No Love Lost","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWonderful.\u003c\/em\u003e - Margaret Atwood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGenius.\u003c\/em\u003e - Patricia Lockwood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRemarkable.\u003c\/em\u003e - Joseph Heller\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePerfect.\u003c\/em\u003e - Max Porter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eImmensely skilful.\u003c\/em\u003e - Ursula K. 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Prepare to meet what lurks beneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMacabre, fantastic and haunting . . . One of the most brilliant practitioners of American Gothic since Poe . . . Read her at your peril.\u003c\/em\u003e - \u003ci\u003eIndependent\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFables whose unadorned sentences belie their irreducible strangeness . . . In her vision of intimacy and interdependence, you're simply not safe until everybody else is dead . . . Brilliant.\u003c\/em\u003e - \u003ci\u003eNew Yorker\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eResists definition . . . Her work combines subtlety and horror, magic and stark realism, Greek tragedy and happily-ever-afters . . . Rare and fine.\u003c\/em\u003e - \u003ci\u003eGuardian\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIdiosyncratic, haunting, masterly . . . A modern fabulist making myths which explode into strangeness.\u003c\/em\u003e - \u003ci\u003eObserver\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46704365273324,"sku":"9780571376582","price":32.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/11441933482391.jpg?v=1753974788"},{"product_id":"mrs-caliban-faber-editions-by-rachel-ingalls-9780571367986","title":"Mrs Caliban (Faber Editions)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe frogman was still there, sitting on the corner of her bed, looking towards her...\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDorothy is a grieving housewife in the Californian suburbs. Her infant son, unborn child, and dog have all just died; her husband is unfaithful; her only friend is an alcoholic. 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A perfect novel.' - \u003cem\u003eNew Yorker\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'One of my favourite novels in the world.' - Daniel Handler aka Lemony Snicket\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'Still outpaces, out-weirds, and out-romances anything today.' - Marlon James\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'An impeccable parable, beautifully written.' - John Updike\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'Every one of its 125 pages is perfect, original, and arresting. 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