{"title":"Vanessa Chan","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our Vanessa Chan collection, where you will find a fascinating blend of history, emotion, and captivating storytelling. Vanessa Chan is a critically acclaimed author known for her contributions to the world of historical fiction, artfully weaving together intricate narratives with rich historical detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHer work invites readers to delve into different time periods, offering fresh perspectives on historical events. One of her notable works, \u003cem\u003eThe Storm We Made\u003c\/em\u003e, showcases her ability to bring the past to life through vivid characters and compelling storylines. This book takes readers on a journey through eras gone by, shedding light on the lesser-known corners of history and exploring the human condition with depth and sensitivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVanessa Chan's books are perfect for those who appreciate historical settings infused with emotion and drama. Her stories are not just about the past but also engage with timeless themes that resonate with contemporary readers. Ideal for both history enthusiasts and fiction lovers, Chan's novels promise to transport you to another time while also providing rich, thought-provoking content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore the world of Vanessa Chan's historical fiction today, and immerse yourself in stories that are as enlightening as they are entertaining.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-storm-we-made-by-vanessa-chan-9781399712613","title":"The Storm We Made","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMalaysia, 1945. As WW2 rages, will a mother's choice affect her children forever?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBritish Malaya, 1930s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDiscontented housewife Cecily is seduced by Japanese general Fujiwara and the glorious future he is promising for 'independent' Malaya, free from British colonialism. As she becomes further embedded as his own personal spy, she unwittingly alters the fate of her country by welcoming in a punishing form of dictatorship under the Japanese in WWII.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJapanese-occupied Malaya, 1945\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCecily and her family are barely surviving. Her children, Jujube, Abel and Jasmin, are surrounded by threat, and look to their mother to keep them safe. But she can't tell them about the part she played in the war - and she doesn't know how to protect them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCan Cecily face up to her past to save her children? Or is it already too late... ?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eREADERS ARE LOVING \u003cem\u003eThe Storm We Made\u003c\/em\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not a book to be missed. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn absolutely exceptional book that will never leave me. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette New Zealand Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46024166080748,"sku":"9781399712613","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781399712613.jpg?v=1734490122"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/vanessa-chan.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}