{"product_id":"trenton-makes-by-tadzio-koelb-9781786494078","title":"Trenton Makes","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'A novel of bewitching ingenuity.' - \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'Electrifying' - \u003ci\u003eLit Hub\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eTrenton Makes\u003c\/i\u003e follows Abe Kunstler, a man determined to claim his share of the American Dream, which for him encompasses a factory job, a wife, and a family. However, achieving these aspirations proves to be more challenging for Abe than for most, as his life is built on deception, born from a heinous crime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlagued by his past, fearful of being discovered, and seeking redemption, Abe maneuvers through life with ruthless determination. He deceives an alcoholic young taxi-dancer, convincing her to become his wife and eventually the mother of a child she believes is his. As the life they have meticulously constructed becomes jeopardised, Abe's desperation intensifies, leaving him unsure of the lengths he will go to in order to protect his secret.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShortlisted for The Center for Fiction First Novel Prize\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46846876942572,"sku":"9781786494078","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/1469823482824.jpg?v=1758925989","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/products\/trenton-makes-by-tadzio-koelb-9781786494078","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}