{"title":"Caroline Shenton","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection showcasing the works of \u003cem\u003eCaroline Shenton\u003c\/em\u003e, an esteemed author known for her insightful contributions to the field of British history. With a career steeped in historical expertise and a flair for storytelling, Shenton brings the past to life through her meticulously researched and engaging narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCaroline Shenton is particularly celebrated for her work, \u003cstrong\u003eNational Treasures\u003c\/strong\u003e, which offers a fascinating glimpse into the efforts to protect Britain's cultural heritage during times of conflict. Her books are a must-read for anyone interested in \u003cem\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Military\u003c\/em\u003e themes, blending scholarly insight with accessible prose to educate and captivate readers of all backgrounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore the intriguing tales of Britain's cultural evolution and preservation with Caroline Shenton's compelling works. Whether you're a history enthusiast or new to the genre, there's something for everyone to discover in this thoughtfully curated collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"national-treasures-by-caroline-shenton-9781529387452","title":"National Treasures","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e'Geeks triumph over the forces of darkness: nothing could have given me greater pleasure. Combining an exciting story with scrupulous research, Caroline Shenton has done her unlikely heroes proud' - Lucy Worsley\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs Hitler prepared to invade Poland during the sweltering summer of 1939, men and women from across London's museums, galleries and archives formulated ingenious plans to send the nation's highest prized objects to safety. Using stately homes, tube tunnels, slate mines, castles, prisons, stone quarries and even their own homes, a dedicated bunch of unlikely misfits packed up the nation's greatest treasures and, in a race against time, dispatched them throughout the country on a series of top-secret wartime adventures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eNational Treasures\u003c\/i\u003e highlights a moment from our history when an unlikely coalition of mild-mannered civil servants, social oddballs and metropolitan aesthetes became the front line in the heritage war against Hitler. Caroline Shenton shares the interwoven lives of ordinary people who kept calm and carried on in the most extraordinary of circumstances in their efforts to save the Nation's historic identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46849583939820,"sku":"9781529387452","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/14296243482732.jpg?v=1759053920"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/caroline-shenton.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}