{"title":"Maree Giles","description":"\u003cp\u003eMaree Giles is a talented author known for her evocative storytelling and deep exploration of the human condition. Her work in general fiction captivates readers with richly developed characters and thought-provoking narratives. With her distinctive writing style, Giles often delves into historical contexts, offering readers a glimpse into different time periods while addressing timeless themes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong her notable works is \u003cem\u003eGirl 43\u003c\/em\u003e, a gripping novel that immerses readers into the world of Australian institutional care during the 1940s. The book provides a haunting yet compassionate look at resilience and the quest for identity, drawing on real historical events and the lived experiences of those affected. Giles's ability to weave a compelling story with historical accuracy makes her work both enlightening and engaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMaree Giles's books are an excellent choice for readers who appreciate profound storytelling with a historical edge, providing not only entertainment but also enriching insights into past eras and the resilience of the human spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"girl-43-by-maree-giles-9780733633218","title":"Girl 43","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe graffiti on the holding room wall says it all: 'Gunyah is hell on earth'. And Ellen's about to find out why.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEllen was never quite the daughter her mother wanted. Patent leather shoes and frilly dresses just weren't her thing and, at age fourteen, she's ready to leave school and find her own way. For Ellen, like so many other teenagers at the end of the Sixties, life is full of possibilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSurely there's nothing wrong with going where she wants and hanging out with Robbie? But when the police turn up, Ellen is deemed to be in 'moral danger' and is sentenced to the Gunyah Training School for Girls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSuddenly, she's no longer Ellen, she's \u003cem\u003eGirl 43\u003c\/em\u003e, and she has to follow the rules, work hard and - most importantly - stay quiet. When it's discovered that she's pregnant, there's no respite from the staff. Telling her she isn't capable of bringing up a child, they twist the truth to make her cooperate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut however hard they try, they can't destroy the connection between a mother and her child... or can they?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46711632888044,"sku":"9780733633218","price":34.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/5032473482449.jpg?v=1754235596"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/maree-giles.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}