{"title":"Elizabeth Stead","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the evocative world of \u003cem\u003eElizabeth Stead\u003c\/em\u003e, a cherished Australian author whose works resonate with warmth, wit, and unique perspectives on family and society. Known for her rich storytelling and vibrant characterisation, Stead invites readers into communities brimming with life and secrets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of her standout works, \u003cem\u003eThe Aunts' House\u003c\/em\u003e, captures the imagination with its heartfelt narrative set in post-war Australia. This novel weaves elements of humour and poignancy, depicting a young girl's journey surrounded by a cadre of eccentric aunts, each with their own quirks and charms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStead’s books primarily fall under the \u003cstrong\u003eGeneral Fiction\u003c\/strong\u003e category, making them accessible and engaging for a wide range of readers. Her compelling tales offer a delightful escape into worlds that are at once familiar and refreshingly novel, filled with characters that linger long after the last page is turned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDelve into Elizabeth Stead's collection for a reading experience that is both enlightening and entertaining, capturing the essence of human experiences through her unique narrative style.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-aunts-house-by-elizabeth-stead-9780702260353","title":"The Aunts' House","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo you accept the life you're given or fight for the life you want?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSydney, 1942.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRecently orphaned, Angel Martin moves into a boarding house populated by an assortment of eccentric and colourful characters. She's befriended by the gregarious Winifred Varnham—a vision in exotic fabrics—and the numerically gifted Barnaby Grange. But not everyone is kind, and her scrimping landlady, Missus Potts, is only the beginning of Angel's troubles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAngel refuses to accept her fate. She is determined to forge a sense of belonging despite rejection from her two maiden aunts, Clara and Elsa, who blame Angel's mother for their brother's death. Her Sunday visits to the aunts' house by the Bay expand her world in ways she couldn't have imagined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eElizabeth Stead brings her classic subversive wit and personal insight to this nostalgic portrait of wartime Sydney. In Angel Martin, she has created a singular and irrepressible character. A true original.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46671593668844,"sku":"9780702260353","price":34.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/247513482438.jpg?v=1752822112"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/elizabeth-stead.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}