{"title":"Ben Hopkins","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our curated collection of works by the talented author Ben Hopkins. Known for his captivating storytelling and meticulous attention to detail, Hopkins offers readers an immersive journey into the past with his historical fiction writing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the standout works in this collection is \u003cem\u003eCathedral\u003c\/em\u003e, a sweeping epic that paints a vivid picture of medieval life. Set against the backdrop of the construction of a cathedral in 12th-century Europe, this novel intricately weaves together the stories of various characters, from stone masons to nobles, illustrating the complex tapestry of human ambition, faith, and innovation. Hopkins' ability to bring history to life makes his books a must-read for anyone enchanted by bygone eras.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a long-time fan of historical fiction or new to the genre, Ben Hopkins' works will undoubtedly enrich your understanding of history while captivating your imagination. Explore his collection today and step into a world where the past and fiction seamlessly intertwine.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"cathedral-by-ben-hopkins-9781787703629","title":"Cathedral","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the centre of this story is the \u003cem\u003eCathedral\u003c\/em\u003e. Its design and construction in the 12th and 13th centuries in the fictional town of Hagenburg unites a vast array of unforgettable characters whose fortunes are inseparable from the shifting political factions and economic interests vying for supremacy. From the bishop to his treasurer to local merchants and lowly stonecutters, everyone, even the town's Jewish denizens, is implicated and affected by the slow rise of Hagenburg's Cathedral, which in no way enforces morality or charity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAround this narrative core, Ben Hopkins has constructed his own monumental edifice, a choral novel that is rich with the vicissitudes of mercantilism, politics, religion, and human enterprise. Ambitious and immersive, \u003cem\u003eCathedral\u003c\/em\u003e is a remarkable feat of imagination, deftly combining historical fiction, the literary novel of ideas, and a tale of adventure and intrigue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFans of authors like Umberto Eco, Elif Shafak, Hilary Mantel, Ken Follett, and Jose Saramago will delight at the atmosphere, the beautiful prose, and the vivid characters of Ben Hopkins's \u003cem\u003eCathedral\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46543726837996,"sku":"9781787703629","price":26.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/13565333482824.jpg?v=1749751128"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/ben-hopkins.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}