{"title":"Hannelore Cayre","description":"\u003cp\u003eImmerse yourself in the gripping narrative worlds crafted by Hannelore Cayre, a distinguished French author and screenwriter renowned for her unique take on crime fiction. Her stories deftly blend wit, suspense, and acute social commentary, drawing readers into contemporary tales that are both entertaining and thought-provoking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong her celebrated works is \u003cem\u003eThe Godmother\u003c\/em\u003e, a clever and daring novel that intertwines the life of a scrupulous interpreter for the French police with the world of narcotics, bringing a fresh perspective to crime fiction. Also, discover \u003cem\u003eThe Inheritors\u003c\/em\u003e, another engaging narrative that explores themes of legacy and hidden histories with Cayre’s trademark sharp humour and insightful observations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHannelore Cayre’s books are celebrated not only for their thrilling plots but also for their powerful exploration of societal dynamics. Her storytelling invites readers to question moral certainties and societal structures, making her works a must-read for fans of \u003cem\u003eGeneral Fiction\u003c\/em\u003e with a twist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDive into Hannelore Cayre’s remarkable collection and explore tales that seamlessly blend intrigue and intellectual depth, ensuring her stories remain with you long after the final page is turned.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-godmother-by-hannelore-cayre-9781760641610","title":"The Godmother","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA taut and darkly funny account of an unusual woman and her voyage into the underground ecosystem of crime and justice in contemporary France.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe French bestseller \u003cem\u003eLa Daronne\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNow a major film starring Isabelle Huppert\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMeet Patience Portefeux, fifty-three, an underpaid French-Arabic translator who specialises in police phone taps. Widowed after the sudden death of her husband, Patience is wedged between the costs of raising her daughters and the nursing home fees for her ageing mother. She's laboured for twenty-five years to keep everyone's heads above water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHappening upon an especially revealing set of wiretaps ahead of all other authorities, Patience makes a life-altering decision that sees her intervening in—and infiltrating—the machinations of a massive drug deal. She thus embarks on an entirely new career path. 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But it turns out her family tree has branches she didn't even know existed. And many of them are rotten to the core. As Blanche learns more about the legacy left by her wealthy Parisian ancestors, she decides a little family tree pruning might be in order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut great wealth also brings great responsibility - a form of richesse oblige, perhaps - and Blanche has a plan to use her inheritance to cure the world of its ills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSpanning two centuries, from Paris on the eve of the Franco-Prussian War to the modern day, this unforgettable family saga lays bare the persistent and poisonous injustice of inequality. In her trademark razor-sharp style, Hannelore Cayre again delivers the sardonic humour and devilish creativity that made \u003cem\u003eThe Godmother\u003c\/em\u003e an international bestseller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46672082895084,"sku":"9781760642662","price":34.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/23813563482814.jpg?v=1752834272"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/hannelore-cayre.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}