{"title":"Aimee Liu","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAimee Liu\u003c\/strong\u003e crafts evocative historical fiction that delves into intricate family dynamics and cultural heritage. Her narratives, such as \u003cem\u003eGlorious Boy\u003c\/em\u003e, intertwine personal struggles with broader historical moments, offering readers a deeply human perspective on the past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrough rich storytelling and vivid characterisation, Liu’s works explore themes of identity, resilience, and the complexities of immigrant experiences. Her novels invite reflection on how history shapes individual lives with both tenderness and clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"glorious-boy-by-aimee-liu-9781597098892","title":"Glorious Boy","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's 1942. The Japanese have invaded Burma and are closing in on India. After five years in the remote Andaman Islands, aspiring anthropologist Claire Durant and her husband Shep, a civil surgeon, must evacuate with their beloved but mysteriously mute four-year-old, Ty. They cannot, however, take Naila, the local girl whose ability to communicate with Ty has made them dangerously dependent on her.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe morning of the evacuation, both children disappear. With time running out, Shep forces Claire onto the ship while he stays behind to find their son. But just days after landing in Calcutta, Claire learns that the Japanese have taken the Andamans—and cut off all access to her missing family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the desperate odyssey that follows, Claire, Shep, and Naila will all take unimaginable risks while drawing deeply from their knowledge of these unique islands to save their beloved \u003cem\u003eGlorious Boy\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47596490916076,"sku":"9781597098892","price":51.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/58b315ae65b77739820a2c6e8264b35e.jpg?v=1777928591"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/aimee-liu.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}