{"title":"William Trevor","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our carefully curated collection of works by \u003cem\u003eWilliam Trevor\u003c\/em\u003e, one of the most esteemed authors of our time. Trevor's literature is a masterclass in the art of storytelling, exploring the intricacies of human nature and the unseen corners of everyday life. Known for his profound ability to depict the subtleties of emotion and character, his narratives are both deeply moving and intellectually stimulating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWithin this collection, you can immerse yourself in some of his most celebrated novels such as \u003cstrong\u003eFools of Fortune\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eLast Stories\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eLove and Summer\u003c\/strong\u003e. These books fall under the category of General Fiction, showcasing Trevor’s unique talent for weaving together compelling plots with rich, multi-dimensional characters and his signature nuanced language.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFools of Fortune\u003c\/strong\u003e takes you into a world of love and revenge set against the backdrop of a volatile period in Irish history. \u003cstrong\u003eLast Stories\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a poignant compilation of tales that beautifully encapsulate Trevor’s career-long themes of love, loss, and the passage of time. Meanwhile, \u003cstrong\u003eLove and Summer\u003c\/strong\u003e is an exquisite narrative that captures the complexities of passion and unspoken desires in a small Irish community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore the literary genius of William Trevor through our collection—you will discover why he is hailed as a master of the short story and a formidable novelist, revered for his elegant prose and illuminating glimpses into the human soul.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"love-and-summer-by-william-trevor-9780241989487","title":"Love and Summer","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA haunting love story by a master storyteller, now a Penguin Essential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt is summer and a stranger has come to quiet Rathmoye. He is noticed by Ellie, the young convent girl, who is married to Dillahan, a farmer still mourning his first wife. Over the long and warm days, Ellie and the stranger form an illicit attachment. 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But one of their workers is an informer to the British, and when he's murdered on their land, though they know nothing of it, the Black and Tans come seeking revenge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTill now, young Willy Quinton has led a pleasant, cosseted life. But the murder of his father and sisters by British soldiers brings him to a point when he can only contemplate revenge himself. He sets off for Liverpool with hatred in his heart. Will he survive? Will the cycle ever be broken?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFools of Fortune\u003c\/em\u003e by William Trevor explores these themes with emotional depth, capturing the essence of a turbulent time in Irish history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46544414376172,"sku":"9780241969496","price":27.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780241969496.jpg?v=1749775898"},{"product_id":"last-stories-by-william-trevor-9780241337783","title":"Last Stories","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLast Stories\u003c\/em\u003e is the final collection of short stories by the master storyteller, William Trevor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this exquisite collection of ten perceptive and profound tales, Trevor delves into the depths of the human spirit. The stories introduce us to a variety of characters, such as a tutor and his pupil whose lives are thrown into turmoil when they meet again years later; a young girl who discovers the mother she believed dead is actually alive and well; and a piano teacher who accepts her pupil's theft in exchange for his beautiful music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese gorgeous stories, the last that Trevor wrote before his death, affirm his place as one of the world's greatest storytellers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46549777711340,"sku":"9780241337783","price":24.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/25177163482273.jpg?v=1749925148"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/william-trevor.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}