{"title":"Margaret Durrell","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection of works by Margaret Durrell, a delightful author whose memoirs offer a charming glimpse into a life filled with adventure and eccentricity. Margaret is the sister of renowned authors Gerald and Lawrence Durrell, and she holds her own unique place in the literary world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKnown for her singular memoir, \u003cem\u003eWhatever Happened to Margo?\u003c\/em\u003e, Margaret unravels the captivating tales of her days running a boarding house in Bournemouth during the post-war years. Her narrative is both witty and heart-warming, filled with a cast of eclectic lodgers and unforgettable experiences. This book not only captures her life story but also reflects the quirky, resilient spirit she shares with her famous siblings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWithin the \u003cstrong\u003eBiography \u0026amp; Memoir\u003c\/strong\u003e category, Margaret's work stands out as a testament to a remarkable life lived with curiosity and humour. Perfect for readers who cherish stories of personal history entwined with the charm of the mid-20th century, Margaret Durrell's memoir is a delightful pick for anyone seeking an engaging and insightful read.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"whatever-happened-to-margo-by-margaret-durrell-9780241982815","title":"Whatever Happened to Margo?","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA witty and engaging memoir from Margo Durrell, sister of Gerald, in which she tells her side of the story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1947, returning to the UK with two young children to support, Margaret Durrell starts a boarding house in Bournemouth. But any hopes of respectability are dashed as the tenants reveal themselves to be a host of eccentrics—from a painter of nudes to a pair of glamorous young nurses whose late-night shifts combined with an ever-revolving roster of gentleman callers lead to a neighbourhood rumour that Margo is running a brothel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMargo's own two sons, Gerry and Nicholas, prove to be every bit as mischievous as their famous Uncle Gerald—and he himself returns periodically with weird and wonderful animals, from marmosets to monkeys, that are quite unsuitable for life in a Bournemouth garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46380326420716,"sku":"9780241982815","price":26.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/3541693482274.jpg?v=1744854639"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/margaret-durrell.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}