{"title":"Sasha Wasley","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the evocative and immersive storytelling of Sasha Wasley, an Australian author known for her unique blend of \u003cem\u003egeneral fiction\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003ehistorical fiction\u003c\/em\u003e. With a knack for capturing the intricacies of life and human emotion, Wasley crafts narratives that resonate deeply with readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong her notable works is \u003cem\u003eA Caravan Like a Canary\u003c\/em\u003e, a heartfelt journey of self-discovery and familial ties. This captivating novel explores themes of love, loss, and adventure, inviting readers to reflect on their own life's journeys.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSnapshots from Home\u003c\/em\u003e transports you to a bygone era, offering a poignant glimpse into historical life. Through rich characterisation and vivid settings, this book invites readers to step back in time while contemplating the timeless nature of family and belonging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSpring Clean for the Peach Queen\u003c\/em\u003e brings a touch of humour and heart to the everyday challenges of modern life. Set amidst the distinctive tapestry of Australian landscapes, this tale unfolds with warmth and charm, revealing the enduring strength found in kinship and community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're drawn to introspective explorations of the past or compelling contemporary tales, Sasha Wasley's novels promise to delight and inspire, making her a cherished addition to any bookshelf.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"a-caravan-like-a-canary-by-sasha-wasley-9780648987505","title":"A Caravan Like a Canary","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eTwo road trips. Twenty years apart. Can the memories of a troubled family past finally be put to rest?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Tara Button’s mother asks her to drive the bright yellow family caravan from one end of the state to the other, it’s her charming but unreliable brother, Zac, who convinces her it’s a good idea. Besides, the road trip might keep Zac out of trouble – and that’s always been a second job for Tara.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTara doesn’t expect Zac’s enigmatic friend Danh to come along for the ride. Or the bikies that seem to be following them up the coast …\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs they travel along the open road, memories of the Buttons’ last trip in the caravan engulf Tara, while a rediscovered love for the wild, glorious ocean chips away at her reserve. When forced to face her past, will Tara find the courage to let go and discover her dreams?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47073296122092,"sku":"9780648987505","price":37.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/1149043482419.jpg?v=1765151530"},{"product_id":"snapshots-from-home-by-sasha-wasley-9780645476729","title":"Snapshots from Home","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e‘Please send snaps of my dear mother and father, my sisters Sarah and Evelyn, and my bonzer little poddy calf, Zeus.’\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s 1917, three years into the Great War, when Edie takes up a teaching post in the small Australian town of York.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMourning the loss of her beloved brother on the Front and evading her father’s plans for a respectable marriage, she’s glad to keep busy teaching at Miss Raison’s School for Girls. After a little persuasion, Edie agrees to take part in a comfort scheme sending photos of home to the troops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEdie’s new venture throws her into the path of the family secrets, scandals and class complexities of her new town – and a handsome, exasperating man her father would never approve of. With each new encounter, her world gets bigger and more complex, until Edie’s asked to make choices that could turn her cautious life upside down – and change the very course of history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrawn from the true stories of Australians during WW1, this is historical fiction at its best. Charming and heartfelt, \u003cem\u003eSnapshots from Home\u003c\/em\u003e is perfect for fans of Fiona McIntosh, Joy Rhoades and anyone who loved \u003cem\u003eThe Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47073324695788,"sku":"9780645476729","price":37.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/a81c8ec88fee4e15b7137555ce8b95b5.jpg?v=1765178194"},{"product_id":"spring-clean-for-the-peach-queen-by-sasha-wasley-9780648676942","title":"Spring Clean for the Peach Queen","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eTwelve years had passed since the last Harvest Ball. I was just eighteen when my hometown crowned me their Peach Queen with a blossom coronet. And I was eighteen when I left.\u003c\/i\u003e\n\nOne tanked career, one badly timed glamour shoot and one dead boyfriend later, thirty-year-old Lottie Bentz is finally going home.\n\nBack in the orchard town of Bonnievale, Lottie embarks on a radical declutter of her life, Marie Kondo-style. She casts out everything that got her into trouble: her phone, socials, make-up and a tendency to tell little white lies – to herself and others. But home has its own issues, not least Lottie’s staunchly feminist mother, who is furious with her.\n\nWhen Lottie lands herself a place to stay in exchange for helping kindly Mrs Brooker try out the Kondo method, it seems like the perfect farm escape. That’s until Angus, Lottie’s former Peach King and heir to the Brooker orchards, makes it clear she’s not welcome – especially when Lottie’s declutter begins to stir up long buried memories and half-truths.\n\nAs Lottie finds her way back to herself, can she use her talents to coax Bonnievale and the Brookers out of the past? After all, everyone deserves to feel love, hope and the occasional spark of joy.\n\nA deeply moving story about forgiving, forgetting and falling in love with life again.\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47073325514988,"sku":"9780648676942","price":37.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/26129203482418.jpg?v=1765153441"},{"product_id":"the-society-of-literary-marauders-by-sasha-wasley-9781763550711","title":"The Society of Literary Marauders","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e‘Wasley is an Austen for our times.’ – Tess Woods, author of \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Venice Hotel\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e and \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eLove and Other Battles\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e‘A heartfelt celebration of literature, rebellion and the bonds of friendship.’ – Kelly Rimmer, author of \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Midnight Estate\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e and \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Paris Agent\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt Oxford University, 1928, four young women make a secret pledge: \u003ci\u003eI hereby undertake to take and read any book kept away from nice young ladies.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey’ve come from unlikely corners of the British Empire: brickworker’s daughter Annie, wealthy flapper Ridley, refined Parsi aristocrat Dorelia and disheartened schoolteacher Norma. They call themselves the Society of Literary Marauders and the price of entry is having stolen a book.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTheir illicit meetings rapidly become a lifeline in a world where knowledge is power, and women are fed lies and half-truths. They start with small misdemeanours – getting their hands on banned books, stealing back historical records claimed by the men’s colleges. But over time, they become aware of a true literary injustice – and they slowly formulate a plan to put this historical wrong to right … \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull of intrigue, literary drama and the joy of rebellious female friendships, this stunning novel is an unputdownable joy from first page to last.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Distribution and Logistics Company (TDLC)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47073332986092,"sku":"9781763550711","price":31.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/1c12d43ad429bda80ff8fd336a321383.jpg?v=1765178001"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/sasha-wasley.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}