{"title":"Amélie Skoda","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmélie Skoda\u003c\/strong\u003e crafts evocative tales that bring history to life with vivid detail and emotional depth. Her novels, set against rich historical backdrops, explore the complexities of human relationships amid the social and political upheavals of the past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders of \u003cem\u003eBethnal Green\u003c\/em\u003e and other works can expect immersive stories where setting plays a crucial role, and characters are shaped by the turbulent worlds they inhabit. Skoda’s writing beautifully balances intimate personal journeys with broader historical narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"bethnal-green-by-amelie-skoda-9781786583482","title":"Bethnal Green","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePenang, 1971.\u003c\/strong\u003e When Suyin Lim is offered the opportunity of a lifetime—a place as a trainee nurse in London's Bethnal Green Hospital—she jumps at the chance to leave her job as a seamstress and unite with her sister, who left for the same path a year before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, without warning, her sister returns to Penang, a shadow of her former self, and Suyin is forced to leave without any answers. Suyin soon finds herself starting a new life in London, falling in love with the vibrant city and its people. As she immerses herself in the gruelling but rewarding work of caring for her patients, she begins to understand what she really wants out of life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBethnal Green\u003c\/em\u003e explores the themes of sacrifice and heartbreak, the power of using your voice, and the will to build a life of one's own against the odds. It is also a powerful love letter to dedicated NHS workers from around the world, whose work touches countless lives every day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeartstring-pulling and hopeful – SARAH TURNER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA captivating immigrant story about a young nurse... I was hooked from the first page – \u003c\/strong\u003eLAUREN HO\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47430149898476,"sku":"9781786583482","price":36.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781786583482.jpg?v=1774559654"},{"product_id":"bethnal-green-by-amelie-skoda-9781786583512","title":"Bethnal Green","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePenang, 1971.\u003c\/strong\u003e When Suyin is offered the opportunity of a lifetime—a place as a trainee nurse in London's Bethnal Green hospital—she jumps at the chance to leave her job as a seamstress and unite with her sister, who left for the same path a year before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, without warning, her sister returns to Penang, a shadow of her former self, and Suyin is forced to leave without any answers. Suyin soon finds herself starting a new life in London, falling in love with the vibrant city and its people. As she immerses herself in the gruelling but rewarding work of caring for her patients, she begins to understand what she really wants out of life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBethnal Green\u003c\/em\u003e explores the themes of sacrifice and heartbreak, the power of using your voice, and the will to build a life of one's own against the odds. It is also a powerful love letter to dedicated NHS workers from around the world, whose work touches countless lives every day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47495233175788,"sku":"9781786583512","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781786583512-bethnal-green.jpg?v=1775794091"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/amelie-skoda.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}