{"title":"Helen Bain","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection dedicated to the engaging works of \u003cem\u003eHelen Bain\u003c\/em\u003e, a talented author known for her captivating storytelling in the realm of general fiction. Her writing captures the essence of everyday life while exploring themes of personal growth and resilience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of her notable works, \u003cem\u003eThe Daffodil Days\u003c\/em\u003e, showcases Helen Bain's ability to create rich, immersive narratives that resonate with readers. This novel delves into the lives of characters who navigate the complexities and beauty of human emotions and relationships. Helen's adept use of language and vivid descriptions make her books a compelling read for lovers of thoughtful and heartfelt fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're looking for stories that offer both depth and a sense of personal connection, Helen Bain's collection is sure to delight and inspire. Discover a range of narratives that are as insightful as they are entertaining, and lose yourself in the richly woven tales that Helen Bain beautifully crafts.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-daffodil-days-by-helen-bain-9781037203824","title":"The Daffodil Days","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn the early 1960s, in a small town near Dartmoor, the church bells ring. The people of North Tawton go about their days, catching glimpses of one another’s lives.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThere’s the local GP, who knows more about his patients than he would sometimes prefer. There’s the young shop assistant at Kestrels, who understands that the ladies who come there for a new outfit sometimes hope to find a new self. There’s the tenant farm labourer who rings the tower bells at the church three times a week, the notes – harmonious and clashing – rippling out across the rooftops of the town.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmid all these lives, a young couple move into focus. New to the town with their small daughter, they have escaped London for a quieter existence in the thatched house beside the church, Court Green. The life they intend to build here – out of fresh lino tiles, second-hand furniture painted with hearts and flowers, and expertly-cooked suppers for weekend guests – will be a good and happy one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Daffodil Days\u003c\/i\u003e depicts a pivotal year in the marriage of 20th-century literature’s most infamous couple, witnessed by the people they lived among. It is a kaleidoscopic portrait of this enigmatic pair, refracted through the rich inner lives of a rural community caught – if only for a moment – in their light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47269763711212,"sku":"9781037203824","price":32.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/8330b76db985aa83fc2c0ba397dd03e6.jpg?v=1769994264"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/helen-bain.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}