{"title":"Jacqueline Roy","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the compelling world of Jacqueline Roy, a gifted author celebrated for her immersive storytelling and profound exploration of human emotions. Known for her keen insight into complex relationships and the intricacies of identity, Roy's work resonates deeply with readers who seek richly layered narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of her notable works, \u003cem\u003eIn Memory of Us\u003c\/em\u003e, exemplifies her talent for weaving together poignant tales that stay with you long after the last page is turned. Set against the backdrop of intricate family dynamics and personal discovery, this novel captures the essence of emotional resilience and the enduring power of memory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRoy's novels fall under the category of General Fiction, yet they offer so much more than conventional storytelling. They invite readers to delve into reflective and often transformative experiences, marking her as a distinctive voice in contemporary literature. Whether you are new to Roy's work or a long-time admirer, her books promise a memorable journey into the depths of human experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore Jacqueline Roy's collection today and embark on a literary voyage filled with insight, empathy, and unforgettable characters.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"in-memory-of-us-by-jacqueline-roy-9781398504257","title":"In Memory of Us","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat does it mean to remember?\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJoined at birth, then pulled apart, Selina and Zora’s relationship is marked by a pattern of closeness and separation. Growing up in the 50s and 60s London under the shadow of Enoch Powell, they are instinctively dependent on each other, and yet Zora yearns for her own identity. But in the eyes of the people around them, the twins are interchangeable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThey come as a pair. They are Selzora.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNow in her seventies and living with the early stages of dementia, Selina is tracing shards of memory. She is intent on untangling the traumatic events of the past that changed the twins’ lives. Perhaps Lydia, who has reintroduced herself to Selina with sharp, cool charisma, will help her find answers. But even as Selina struggles to make sense of her memories, it’s all too clear that Lydia is hiding something.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eIn Memory of Us\u003c\/i\u003e is a profound evocation of memory, and the strategies employed for illusion and survival in the wake of racism. It offers an often-overlooked insight into life as a Black Briton after the Windrush generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eIn Memory of Us\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e‘This reflective study of memory and illusion as a survival technique is fascinating. Offering insight into life as a Black Briton after the Windrush generation, this thoughtful novel entertains and educates’ \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlatinum\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'Pacily written' \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Observer\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e'\u003c\/i\u003eA heartstring-tugging exploration of memory, grief and race in Britain. Roy's prose drips with poignancy and elegance; her characters come to life on the page and you have no choice but to surrender your heart to their journey' \u003cb\u003eElvin James Mensah, author of \u003ci\u003eSmall Joys\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e‘Jacqueline Roy’s poignant and deeply moving novel draws you into the unique world of living as an identical twin, and a mixed-race one in a deeply racist society at that…A deeply powerful read’ \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eheat\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'Around and within this tale of toxic friendship, sibling rivalry and betrayal, Roy unfolds a history of British race-relations . . . This is an important novel. Roy’s writing is both subtle and supple. In compelling but understated prose, she exposes inequalities of race, class and gender that corrupt our interpersonal relationships and our sense of self. In her novels, Roy demonstrates that the personal is always political. Here, she also reminds us of the necessity of facing the past to understand the present' \u003cb\u003eJudith Bryan\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46670791868652,"sku":"9781398504257","price":54.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/25496423482685.jpg?v=1752784107"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/jacqueline-roy.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}