{"title":"Ellen Barker","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection featuring the works of Ellen Barker, a distinguished author in the realm of historical fiction. Known for her meticulous research and richly woven narratives, Barker brings to life the intricacies of different eras with authenticity and grace. Her ability to create vivid settings and compelling characters makes her novels a captivating read for history enthusiasts and fiction lovers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the standout titles in this collection is \u003cem\u003eNothing North of Delmar\u003c\/em\u003e, a testament to Barker's skill in crafting engaging stories that resonate with readers. The book transports you to a bygone time, offering both an escape to the past and a reflection on the complexities of human nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEllen Barker's works invite you to explore historical landscapes through a lens that is as educational as it is entertaining. Delve into her stories and discover richly layered worlds that continue to captivate and inspire audiences around the globe.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"nothing-north-of-delmar-by-ellen-barker-9798896361183","title":"Nothing North of Delmar","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor fans of Catherine Ryan Hyde and Laurie Frankel, a novel of one young woman’s post-college foray into the adult realities of landlords, economics, and urban politics, set against the Bicentennial summer of 1976.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt's 1976, the Bicentennial year and a watershed moment in America. The draft, the Vietnam War, Woodstock, and the Summer of Love are long gone. Tie-dye is out, and everyone has cut their hair. The Civil Rights Act has passed, the Equal Rights Amendment is just a few states from ratification, Roe v. Wade is firmly enshrined, and closet doors are creaking open. The sixties have changed the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOnly they haven’t, as Novelle is about to find out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt this moment, she arrives in St. Louis to start graduate school in economics, a clear-cut field of mathematic problem sets with answers. Except, it’s not. Almost immediately, she discovers that Delmar Boulevard is a Great Wall of China separating St. Louis into Black North and white South, and that economics is the mortar between the bricks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShe gets caught up in unraveling a plan to “take back” a Black neighbourhood that has leaked over the divide. By the time she finishes her degree, she is getting hate mail and death threats. But she’s also come into her own as a force for change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA satirical, witty look at a slice of history that still resonates today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47344343515372,"sku":"9798896361183","price":42.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/1508193488916.jpg?v=1772255739"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/ellen-barker.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}