{"title":"Jenny O' Brien","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the captivating world of Jenny O'Brien, an author renowned for her ability to weave stories that transport readers to bygone eras. Jenny's writing shines in the realm of historical fiction, where her meticulous attention to detail and engaging narratives bring history to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of her standout works, \u003cem\u003eThe Resistance Knitting Club\u003c\/em\u003e, is a compelling journey set against the backdrop of wartime resilience and camaraderie. It showcases her knack for blending rich historical context with deeply human stories, creating an immersive reading experience that is both informative and moving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJenny O'Brien's storytelling is not just about transporting readers to the past; it's also about making the past resonate with the present. Her characters, often faced with extraordinary challenges, embody strength and hope, making her books not only engaging tales but also inspiring reflections on the human spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a historical fiction aficionado or new to the genre, Jenny O'Brien's works promise to be an enlightening addition to your reading list. Dive into her collection to explore stories that are as educational as they are enchanting.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-resistance-knitting-club-by-jenny-o-brien-9781837002566","title":"The Resistance Knitting Club","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInspired by the true story of a woman who used knitting patterns to encode intelligence during World War Two.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGuernsey, 2010.\u003c\/strong\u003e After a stroke, an elderly woman shocks her family by speaking perfect French - a language they never knew she possessed. As her granddaughter unravels seventy years of silence, a hidden wartime story emerges...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParis, 1941.\u003c\/strong\u003e After her brother is declared missing in action at Dunkirk, eighteen-year-old Lenny Gallienne vanishes into Churchill's secret army. In a bookshop on Rue de la Pompe, she poses as a simple shop girl while encoding intelligence from Nazi headquarters into knitting patterns. Each sweater smuggled to prisoners contains flight paths. Each scarf holds radio frequencies. Each mistake means execution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFellow agent, Harry Dennison, is the only person who knows her real name. But when the Gestapo close in, Lenny faces an impossible choice in the Metro tunnels beneath Paris - one that will haunt her family for generations. Because in the resistance, the most dangerous secrets are the ones you keep from those you love most.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for fans of \u003ci\u003eThe Nightingale\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Alice Network\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Last Bookshop in London\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ingram Book Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47313754357996,"sku":"9781837002566","price":52.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/1010483482842.jpg?v=1771287613"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/jenny-o-brien.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}