{"title":"Cormac James","description":"\u003cp\u003eCormac James is a distinguished author known for his evocative storytelling and profound narratives. His remarkable ability to weave historical contexts with compelling characters offers readers a gripping journey through time. If you have a penchant for stories that delve deeply into the human condition while exploring the intricate tapestry of history, Cormac James' works are a must-read.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his celebrated works, \u003cem\u003eThe Surfacing\u003c\/em\u003e stands out as a beautiful fusion of historical fiction and poignant character exploration. Set against the backdrop of the 19th century, this novel immerses readers in a world of exploration and personal discovery. James expertly crafts an atmosphere that feels both vast and intimate, appealing to fans of intricate plots and vivid historical settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore Cormac James' collection to experience literature that resonates on both an emotional and intellectual level. His books offer not just a read, but a journey into worlds meticulously crafted and rich with detail.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-surfacing-by-cormac-james-9781922182517","title":"The Surfacing","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand over hand, Petersen drew the rope out of the water. The gap between the two ice pans was barely a foot wide. Morgan watched the man coiling the rope nicely onto the ice. Inside him, a stupid hope had already bred, that the boy might still be attached to the end of it. He would come up laughing and spluttering, amused as much as relieved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMorgan is second-in-command of the brig \u003cem\u003eImpetus\u003c\/em\u003e, dispatched in 1852 to the Arctic in search of Franklin's lost expedition. It is late in the year and the ice is closing in when Morgan, ensconced in this wholly masculine world, learns that the ship is carrying a stowaway - a woman. Pregnant with his child. It is too late to turn back. The child will be born into this vast frozen wilderness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnd Morgan must set out on a voyage of deliverance across a bleak expanse as shifting, stubborn, and treacherous as human nature itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47341415727340,"sku":"9781922182517","price":37.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/10236293482872.jpg?v=1772191440"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/cormac-james.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}