{"title":"Jonathan Biggins","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJonathan Biggins\u003c\/strong\u003e offers readers a compelling journey through contemporary life, blending rich characterisation with sharp wit and insight. His works, such as \u003cem\u003eNear Death in Venice\u003c\/em\u003e, intertwine everyday realities with moments of unexpected depth, inviting reflection and engagement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFans of general fiction will appreciate Biggins' nuanced storytelling, where the complexities of human nature and relationships unfold with subtle humour and emotional resonance. His books are a thoughtful exploration of modern existence, crafted with elegance and care.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"near-death-in-venice-by-jonathan-biggins-9781761822940","title":"Near Death in Venice","description":"\u003cp\u003e‘I’m a seventy-three-year-old woman, Tristan; I am practically invisible. I’m exactly the sort of person you need to pull off this caper. Oh my God, I can’t believe I just used the word “caper” in a sentence referring to myself!’\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTristan Barclay, art historian, minor TV celebrity and Belvedere Tours leader, is reluctantly embarking on his final tour of European art and culture. But this will be no ordinary excursion to see the grand masters – Tristan is secretly planning a ‘grand gesture’ of his own, one that will shock the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe only problem is, he can’t complete his mission alone, especially once a budding romance distracts him from his noble quest. Luckily, his tour group are eager to help – and find themselves caught up in a high-stakes heist where danger lurks around every ornate column …\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOcean’s 55+ is thrilling, hilarious and wildly entertaining.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Simon \u0026 Schuster NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48126763892972,"sku":"9781761822940","price":32.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781761822940.jpg?v=1785984589"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/jonathan-biggins.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}