{"title":"Issa Quincy","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssa Quincy\u003c\/strong\u003e crafts evocative general fiction that delves into the complexities of human relationships and the nuances of everyday life. Readers can expect narratives that blend introspection with vivid storytelling, inviting reflection on themes of loss, connection, and personal growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBooks like \u003cem\u003eAbsence\u003c\/em\u003e showcase Quincy's ability to capture emotional depth with subtlety and grace, making each story resonate long after the final page. This collection offers a thoughtful exploration of the moments that shape us and the spaces we inhabit.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"absence-by-issa-quincy-9781803512266","title":"Absence","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA child is beguiled by a poem read to him by his mother. The poem follows this elusive narrator like a whisper throughout his life, echoing across the years in the stories and lives of others as they are recounted to him: an enigmatic and beloved schoolteacher who leaves behind a dark secret after his death; a woman who lays the table for a son she knows will never return home; a young man shunned by his family, who finds solace and freedom in the letters from an estranged aunt; a black-and-white photograph that tells of another family, afflicted with generations of tragedy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith fierce imagination, Issa Quincy has constructed a transcendent portrait of humanity, deftly illuminating a symphony of memories, murmurs and phantoms that add up to an ordinary human life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbsence\u003c\/em\u003e is a powerful exploration of these intertwining lives and the echoes of absence that linger through generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47772939157740,"sku":"9781803512266","price":37.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781803512266-absence.jpg?v=1782175245"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/issa-quincy.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}