{"title":"Sybille Bedford","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the captivating worlds of \u003cem\u003eSybille Bedford\u003c\/em\u003e, an author renowned for her incisive wit and evocative storytelling. Known for her rich explorations of human nature and family dynamics, Bedford's works transport readers to vividly depicted landscapes and intricate social settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eA Favourite Of The Gods\u003c\/em\u003e, immerse yourself in a multigenerational tale that spans the luxurious backdrops of European aristocracy and examines the convolutions of fate and freedom. Bedford masterfully weaves together themes of history, love, and conflict, offering a profound reflection on the choices that shape our lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Legacy\u003c\/em\u003e, another of her celebrated works, delves into the complexities of family loyalties and the weight of historical inheritance. Set in pre-World War II Germany, this novel paints a haunting picture of the past's pervasive influence over personal destinies. Bedford's acute observations and nuanced characterisations make this narrative a memorable journey through time and emotion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSybille Bedford's books, fitting snugly within the realm of general fiction, provide not just entertainment but a lens through which to ponder the intricacies of human experience. Whether you're a seasoned fan or new to her novels, Bedford's narratives promise to captivate and resonate deeply.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"a-legacy-by-sybille-bedford-9780141188058","title":"A Legacy","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the marriage of Julius von Felden and Melanie Merz, the fortunes of two families are somewhat fatally entwined. In \u003cem\u003eA Legacy\u003c\/em\u003e, Sybille Bedford depicts their vastly different worlds: the wealthy bourgeois life of the Merzes in Berlin and the aristocratic eccentricity of the von Felden dynasty in rural Baden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePortrayed with exquisite wit and acute observation, their personal upheavals and tragedies are set against the menacing backdrop of a newly unified Germany combined with Prussian militarism in the decades before the First World War.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46457373589740,"sku":"9780141188058","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/6682563482238.jpg?v=1747739900"},{"product_id":"a-favourite-of-the-gods-by-sybille-bedford-9781907970023","title":"A Favourite Of The Gods","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Favourite Of The Gods\u003c\/em\u003e follows the journey of Constanza and her young daughter as they disembark a train in the French Riviera in the late 1920s, with no idea where they are headed. However, their story truly begins with Constanza's parents: a beautiful New England heiress, a Roman prince, and the confused catastrophe of their marriage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eConstanza's idyllic childhood, spent in crumbling Roman palaces, sun-baked olive groves, attending sumptuous parties, and being educated by the most fascinating men in Rome, is irrevocably altered by a fatal clash of culture and an impulsive decision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this elegant novel, Sybille Bedford weaves a narrative of three generations of women, exploring the complexities of Europe and America during the thrilling and chaotic early twentieth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46710381641964,"sku":"9781907970023","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/8540303482867.jpg?v=1754136263"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/sybille-bedford.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}