{"title":"Sharon Biggs Waller","description":"\u003cp\u003eSharon Biggs Waller is an acclaimed author known for her compelling young adult fiction that vividly brings historical settings to life. Her work often delves into themes of self-discovery, personal growth, and social change, capturing the imagination of readers with her intricate character development and evocative storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of her notable works, \u003cem\u003eA Mad, Wicked Folly\u003c\/em\u003e, transports readers to the early 20th century, exploring the struggles and triumphs of a young woman pursuing her passion for art amidst the backdrop of the suffragette movement. Through her books, Sharon Biggs Waller offers a unique blend of history and engaging narratives that resonate with young adults and readers of all ages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're seeking books that merge historical depth with relatable journeys of empowerment and identity, Sharon Biggs Waller's collection is a perfect choice. Dive into her immersive worlds and discover stories that will inspire and captivate you.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"a-mad-wicked-folly-by-sharon-biggs-waller-9780670014682","title":"A Mad, Wicked Folly","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the world of the fabulously wealthy in London, 1909, where dresses and houses are overwhelmingly opulent, social class means everything, and women are taught to be nothing more than wives and mothers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInto this world comes seventeen-year-old Victoria Darling, who wants only to be an artist—a nearly impossible dream for a girl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter Vicky poses nude for her illicit art class, she is expelled from her French finishing school. Shamed and scandalised, her parents try to marry her off to the wealthy Edmund Carrick-Humphrey. But Vicky has other things on her mind—her clandestine application to the Royal College of Art; her participation in the suffragette movement; and her growing attraction to a working-class boy who may be her muse—or may be the love of her life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs the world of debutante balls, corsets, and high society obligations closes in around her, Vicky must figure out—just how much is she willing to sacrifice to pursue her dreams?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Mad, Wicked Folly\u003c\/em\u003e by Sharon Biggs Waller is a captivating journey of a young woman's determination to break free from societal expectations and pursue her passion for art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46529351188716,"sku":"9780670014682","price":24.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780670014682.jpg?v=1749536292"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/sharon-biggs-waller.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}