{"product_id":"landings-by-jenny-pattrick-9781869798451","title":"Landings","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLandings\u003c\/em\u003e is a vivid and evocative novel capturing a unique time and place, penned by one of New Zealand's favourite authors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSet at the turn of the twentieth century, the Whanganui River serves as a bustling thoroughfare. Paddle steamers carry sightseers through the breathtaking landscape, while the river acts as a highway connecting the sparse settlements along its winding path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe inhabitants of this region form a diverse collection of characters. Among them are Samuel Blencoe, seeking to forget his convict past; the hoteliers at Pipiriki; the nuns at Jerusalem; Maori families; a Chinese market gardener; and farmers like Danny and Stella who strive to tame the wild bush. The story also introduces Bridie, a peculiar, silent girl who haunts the riverbanks where a tragic accident stole her mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMuch like the tributaries that flow down the mountains and merge with the mighty river, the lives of these characters converge in this vivid and moving tale. \u003cem\u003eLandings\u003c\/em\u003e offers a glimpse into a stunningly unique place and its inhabitants, each contributing to the fabric of this captivating story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46670893252844,"sku":"9781869798451","price":27.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/20025643482853.jpg?v=1752787295","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/products\/landings-by-jenny-pattrick-9781869798451","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}