{"title":"Alice Jolly","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlice Jolly is a celebrated British author renowned for her evocative historical fiction. Her writing transports readers into richly detailed worlds where past and present intertwine seamlessly. With a talent for crafting intricate narratives, Jolly delves into themes of resilience, identity, and human connection, captivating audiences with her insightful storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne standout work in her repertoire is \u003cem\u003eThe Matchbox Girl\u003c\/em\u003e, a novel that exemplifies her ability to blend historical authenticity with engaging characters and thought-provoking plots. Set against a backdrop of historical events, Jolly's books invite readers to explore the complexities of human emotions and societal changes throughout time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs you browse through this collection, expect to immerse yourself in tales that are not only entertaining but also offer a deep reflection on history and its impact on individual lives. Discover the moving narratives of Alice Jolly's works and experience the magical journey through past and present that her stories promise.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-matchbox-girl-by-alice-jolly-9781526681058","title":"The Matchbox Girl","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom the multi-award-winning author - a beautiful, stunningly ambitious novel telling the story of a young girl’s battle for survival and search for the truth in occupied Vienna.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAdelheid Brunner does not speak. She writes and draws instead, and her ambition is to own one thousand matchboxes. Her grandmother cannot make sense of this, but Adelheid will stop at nothing to achieve her dream. She makes herself invisible, hiding in cupboards with her pet rat, Franz Joseph, listening in on conversations she can’t fully comprehend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThen she meets Dr Asperger, a man who lets children play all day and who recognises the importance of matchboxes. He invites Adelheid to come and live at the Vienna paediatric clinic, where she and other children like herself will live under observation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut the date is 1938 and the place is Vienna – a city of political instability, a place of increasing fear and violence. When the Nazis march into the city, a new world is created and difficult choices must be made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhy are the clinic's children disappearing, and where do they go? Adelheid starts to suspect that some of Dr Asperger’s games are played for the highest stakes. In order to survive, she must play a game whose rules she cannot yet understand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTriumphant and tragic, soulful and spirited, \u003ci\u003eThe Matchbox Girl\u003c\/i\u003e is a burningly brilliant book – that brings the stories of a generation of lost children into the light.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46742268313836,"sku":"9781526681058","price":28.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/6af23ddb70bdd98da79f94b13e008846.jpg?v=1755634862"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/alice-jolly.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}