{"title":"Kermit Vanderbilt","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKermit Vanderbilt\u003c\/strong\u003e crafts stories that delve into the complexities of human nature and relationships with a keen observational eye. His works, nestled comfortably within \u003cem\u003eGeneral Fiction\u003c\/em\u003e, often explore themes of ambition, desire, and the intricate dance between success and self-destruction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect richly drawn characters and evocative settings that illuminate the fragility and beauty of life’s choices. Vanderbilt’s prose invites reflection on the nuances of love and the elusive nature of happiness, making each novel a compelling journey into the human spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-beautiful-and-damned-by-f-scott-fitzgerald-9780141180878","title":"The Beautiful And Damned","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"We know the old adage about judging books by their covers, but how could you not when the covers are as lovely as these?\" – \u003cem\u003eVogue\u003c\/em\u003e (U.K.) The jacket design by Coralie Bickford-Smith reflects the elegance and glamour of the Art Deco period paired with the modern aesthetic of mechanical repetition. Each jacket comes with a detachable bookmark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnthony and Gloria are the essence of Jazz Age glamour. A brilliant and magnetic couple, they fling themselves at life with an energy that is thrilling. New York is a playground where they dance and drink for days on end. Their marriage is a passionate theatrical performance; they are young, rich, alive and lovely and they intend to inherit the earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut as money becomes tight, their marriage becomes impossible. And with their inheritance still distant, Anthony and Gloria must grow up and face reality; they may be beautiful but they are also damned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47648018399468,"sku":"9780141180878","price":52.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780141180878-the-beautiful-and-damned.jpg?v=1779247712"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/kermit-vanderbilt.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}