{"title":"Robert Cook","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the enchanting collection of works by \u003cem\u003eRobert Cook\u003c\/em\u003e, a distinguished author celebrated for his unique contributions to literature. Among his notable works, you'll find the much-admired \u003cem\u003eNjal's Saga\u003c\/em\u003e, a timeless piece that beautifully weaves together elements of history, culture, and the human experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNjal's Saga is a captivating dive into the world of the Icelandic sagas, offering readers an enthralling blend of romance, adventure, and historical narrative. Robert Cook's keen insight and engaging storytelling bring the characters and their intricate relationships to life, making each book an unforgettable journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a lover of romance or a connoisseur of historical tales, Robert Cook’s works offer a literary escape that transcends time and place. As you browse through this selection, prepare to be transported to a world where love, honour, and legacy intertwine.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"njals-saga-by-robert-cook-9780140447699","title":"Njal's Saga","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew edition of one of the most powerful of the Icelandic prose sagas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWritten in the thirteenth century, \u003cem\u003eNjal's Saga\u003c\/em\u003e is a story that explores perennial human problems—from failed marriages to divided loyalties, from the law's inability to curb human passions to the terrible consequences when decent men and women are swept up in a tide of violence beyond their control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt is populated by memorable and complex characters like Gunnar of Hlidarendi, a powerful warrior with an aversion to killing, and the not-so-villainous Mord Valgardsson. Full of dreams, strange prophecies, violent power struggles, and fragile peace agreements, \u003cem\u003eNjal's Saga\u003c\/em\u003e tells the compelling story of a fifty-year blood feud that, despite its distance from us in time and place, is driven by passions familiar to us all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis Penguin Classics edition includes an introduction, chronology, index of characters, plot summary, explanatory notes, maps, and suggestions for further reading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46532187783404,"sku":"9780140447699","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/27364763482237.jpg?v=1749308392"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/robert-cook.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}