{"product_id":"passing-by-nella-larsen-9781529040289","title":"Passing","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs heard on Radio 4 and seen on Netflix, Nella Larsen's \u003cem\u003ePassing\u003c\/em\u003e is a distinctive and revealing novel about racial identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePart of the Macmillan Collector's Library; a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket-sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. This edition of \u003cem\u003ePassing\u003c\/em\u003e features an introduction by writer and academic, Christa Holm Vogelius.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIrene Redfield, married to a successful physician, enjoys a comfortable life in 1920s Harlem, New York. Reluctantly, she renews her friendship with old school friend, Clare Kendry. Clare, who like Irene is light-skinned, \u003cem\u003e'passes'\u003c\/em\u003e as white and is married to a racist white man who has no idea about Clare's racial heritage. Clare is very persuasive and Irene, despite misgivings, can't resist letting her back into her world. As tensions mount between friends and between couples, this taut and mesmerising narrative spins towards an unexpected end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Macmillan Publishers New Zealand Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48243604783340,"sku":"9781529040289","price":19.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781529040289-passing-1.jpg?v=1787987043","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/products\/passing-by-nella-larsen-9781529040289","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}