{"title":"Jennifer Turano","description":"\u003cp\u003eJennifer Turano's novels offer a captivating blend of heartfelt storytelling and rich character development, often exploring themes of faith, resilience, and community. Readers can expect immersive tales set against the backdrop of history and contemporary settings, where personal growth and tender relationships unfold with gentle humour and grace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIn Pursuit of Civility\u003c\/em\u003e and other works invite readers into thoughtfully crafted worlds that balance emotional depth with moments of lightness, making Jennifer Turano’s books a rewarding choice for those who appreciate meaningful, character-driven general fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"in-pursuit-of-civility-by-jen-turano-9780764243868","title":"In Pursuit of Civility","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLESSON TWO: Become headmistress and expect to find yourself partnering with an attractive inventor to search for treasure.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnnaliese Merriweather has been appointed the temporary headmistress of the Merriweather Academy for Young Ladies while her sister is on her honeymoon, but she doesn't feel cut out for the role. Especially after she loses two of her most troublesome students during an outing to a county fair and has to recruit the help of Seth McCormick, an eccentric inventor, to retrieve them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSoon after, one of those mischievous students disappears again, intent on pursuing a pirate map. Together, Annaliese and Seth set out to find her, accompanied by a menagerie of Annaliese's rescued animal companions. As they stumble from one chaotic situation to the next, sparks fly between Annaliese and Seth. Somehow, they'll need to outwit dangerous individuals also intent on seeking the treasure and bring everyone back in one piece–all while deciphering what their hearts desire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWith witty characters and humorous banter, Jen Turano takes readers on a lively tale of hijinks, humour, treasure hunting, and forced proximity in her latest historical rom-com set in Chicago at a finishing school during the Gilded Age.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ingram Book Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47405984415980,"sku":"9780764243868","price":46.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/81RvTWk7hQL._SL1500.jpg?v=1773947451"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/jennifer-turano.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}