{"title":"Agnes Lidbeck","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAgnes Lidbeck\u003c\/strong\u003e writes with a captivating blend of emotional insight and subtle wit, creating narratives that explore the complexities of human relationships and personal growth. Her fiction often delves into the delicate balance between support and independence, inviting readers into richly drawn characters' lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExpect stories that are both tender and thought-provoking, with an emphasis on the nuanced dynamics of everyday existence. Lidbeck’s work appeals to those who appreciate \u003cem\u003egeneral fiction\u003c\/em\u003e with depth and a keen understanding of the human condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"supporting-act-by-agnes-lidbeck-9781916806085","title":"Supporting Act","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSupporting Act\u003c\/em\u003e is the first novel in English from Agnes Lidbeck, a major talent of European literature, highly praised by Katie Kitamura and Claire Messud.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe social contract is non-negotiable. The woman must be a mother. The woman must be desirable. The woman must be a caregiver. When Anna gives birth, she surrenders completely to motherhood, reshaping her body, identity, and purpose, shielding herself from the burden of her own desires. But as her marriage crumbles and her children grow independent, she needs a new role. An affair with an ageing writer, Ivan, offers her a new narrative, a way to rewrite herself. But no role lasts forever, and sooner or later Anna must confront the woman beneath the performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67712168100076,"sku":"9781916806085","price":37.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781916806085-supporting-act-1.jpg?v=1791850960"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/agnes-lidbeck.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}