{"title":"Giovanni De Feo","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGiovanni De Feo\u003c\/strong\u003e crafts immersive narratives that blend speculative science fiction with elements of fantasy, exploring the boundaries between reality and the unknown. His works invite readers into richly imagined worlds where mystery and the supernatural intertwine, creating a captivating reading experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExpect tales that probe the hidden depths of existence, often delving into secret societies, enigmatic forces, and the unseen markets that shape human destiny. De Feo's storytelling combines intricate plotting with a thought-provoking atmosphere, ideal for fans of speculative and fantastical literature.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-secret-market-of-the-dead-by-giovanni-de-feo-9781668077375","title":"The Secret Market of the Dead","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn “enthralling” (Genevieve Cogman, author of \u003cem\u003eThe Invisible Library\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eElusive\u003c\/em\u003e) Italian-inspired gothic historical fantasy about a young woman who finds her power in the nocturnal realm that lurks beneath her town.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJust beyond the waking edges of Lucerìa, an 18th-century town in the kingdom of Naples, lies the Night: an enigmatic fiefdom governed by seven immortals and fueled by Moira, the power to reshape one’s destiny.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn this porous border separating Day from Night, Oriana spends her time fantasising about becoming a smith in her father’s forge and eavesdropping on whispered tales of beasts and men who roam the nocturnal realm. But in the Night, these stories come alive, as Oriana saw for herself after she inadvertently trespassed into the \u003cem\u003eSecret Market of the Dead\u003c\/em\u003e, where vendors hawk Moira to those desperate enough to accept its immeasurably steep price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYears later, when her father chooses her twin brother to succeed him, Oriana challenges her sibling to a series of trials to determine the forge’s true heir. But as the twins’ fierce competition escalates, with the town and her own family set firmly against her, Oriana realises that to break free from the stifling confines of Day, she must once again embrace the Night—and, as always, everything comes with a cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Simon \u0026 Schuster NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47456440615148,"sku":"9781668077375","price":41.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/388166d0a96b991beb7243594c1f072f.jpg?v=1775016590"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/giovanni-de-feo.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}