{"title":"M.E. McGuire","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the captivating world of M.E. McGuire, a distinguished author celebrated for deeply insightful works in the Biography \u0026amp; Memoir genre. Known for meticulously crafted narratives, McGuire offers readers an intimate glimpse into the lives of remarkable individuals through her vivid storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe collection includes notable titles such as \u003cem\u003eCynthia Nolan: A Biography\u003c\/em\u003e, where McGuire delves into the fascinating life and legacy of Cynthia Nolan, skilfully bringing her story to life with both precision and flair. Each biography not only recounts the subject's journey but also reflects McGuire's rigorous research and her passion for uncovering the multifaceted layers of her subjects' experiences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for readers who appreciate authentic and engaging biographical works, M.E. McGuire's books promise an enriching reading experience that educates, informs, and inspires. Explore this collection to discover intricately told stories that honour the art of biography.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"cynthia-nolan-a-biography-by-me-mcguire-9781922129963","title":"Cynthia Nolan: A Biography","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis biography studies the making of writer and artist's wife Cynthia Nolan, born Violet Cynthia Reed. She was almost forty when she married Sidney Nolan and consigned her past to obscurity. It tracks this brave, elusive figure through historical sources, letters, her novels, the recollections of friends and family, and the photographs and portraits made of her.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter a privileged but constrained childhood, she travelled to Europe. Inspired by what she'd seen, she returned to Australia and, with a small circle of artists and designers, created a brief but influential business in contemporary art and design. In 1934, she moved to Sydney, hoping to find work as an actress. Disenchanted, Cynthia travelled to America, then London, to train as a nurse. Nurse Reed was in France when war was declared. She returned to Melbourne, pregnant, and stayed at Heide. She made a life for herself and her daughter, Mosca Jinx, in a cottage in Sydney, where she completed her much-overlooked novels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCynthia met Sidney through her sister-in-law, Sunday, who was married to John Reed. The women were close, but in 1941 Cynthia and Sunday had a falling out. Sidney came knocking on Cynthia's door in 1948. Once married, Sidney adopted Jinx, signalling his commitment to their family life. Cynthia had the requisite skills, experience, and contacts to assist Sidney in his unprecedented success.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom 1953, their home base was in Putney, London. Cynthia recorded their travels and preoccupations in four books and also wrote a novel, \u003cem\u003eA Bride for St Thomas\u003c\/em\u003e, published in 1970. By this time, she was frail, often in severe pain. In 1976, having confided in no-one, Cynthia died in a hotel room in London. In her letters and books, we hear her distinctive and discriminating voice, despite the turmoil surrounding her at Heide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCynthia Nolan: A Biography\u003c\/em\u003e restores her rightful place in history, as an influential woman in her own right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46370411446508,"sku":"9781922129963","price":36.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9710753482872.jpg?v=1744807383"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/m-e-mcguire.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}