{"title":"Linda Martelletti","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLinda Martelletti\u003c\/strong\u003e crafts immersive historical fiction that breathes life into past eras with vivid detail and compelling narratives. Her storytelling weaves rich characters and intricate plots, inviting readers to explore the cultural and emotional landscapes of history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith titles like \u003cem\u003eOrsola\u003c\/em\u003e, Martelletti’s works reveal the resilience and complexity of her protagonists, set against thoughtfully rendered historical backdrops. Ideal for those who appreciate nuanced fiction grounded in authentic period settings.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"orsola-by-linda-martelletti-9780473794088","title":"Orsola","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOrsola\u003c\/em\u003e is a young girl growing up at the foot of the Italian Alps in the peace following the First World War. She is satisfied with her simple life of tending to her family and roaming mountain meadows to pick alpine daisies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut as she grows older, the world around her becomes more complicated and the search for her prized flowers becomes a search for something more. By chance, she forms a life-changing friendship with glamorous Claretta, a girl from Milan. A wide-eyed Orsola soon discovers that Claretta's family is well-connected to fascist dictator Benito Mussolini.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs dark clouds gather, Orsola tries to make sense of her changing landscape, from her amiable but oppressive village life to the extravagance and extremes of Claretta's upper-class circle. She wrestles with her duty to her family, to her country, and ultimately to herself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67603017335020,"sku":"9780473794088","price":32.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780473794088-orsola-1.jpg?v=1790796033"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/linda-martelletti.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}