{"title":"Margaret Leroy","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMargaret Leroy\u003c\/strong\u003e crafts evocative historical fiction that delves into the intimate lives and struggles of her characters, often set against the backdrop of war and social change. Her narratives blend rich period detail with poignant explorations of love, loyalty, and resilience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect stories filled with emotional depth and compelling relationships, such as those explored in \u003cem\u003eThe Soldier's Wife\u003c\/em\u003e, where the personal intersects with history in stirring and heartfelt ways.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-soldiers-wife-by-margaret-leroy-9781401341701","title":"The Soldier's Wife","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA novel full of grand passion and intensity, \u003cem\u003eThe Soldier's Wife\u003c\/em\u003e asks, \"What would you do for your family?\", \"What should you do for a stranger?\", and \"What would you do for love?\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs World War II draws closer and closer to Guernsey, Vivienne de la Mare knows that there will be sacrifices to be made. Not just for herself, but for her two young daughters and for her mother-in-law, for whom she cares while her husband is away fighting. What she does not expect is that she will fall in love with one of the enigmatic German soldiers who take up residence in the house next door to her home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs their relationship intensifies, so do the pressures on Vivienne. Food and resources grow scant, and the restrictions placed upon the residents of the island grow with each passing week. Though Vivienne knows the perils of her love affair with Gunther, she believes that she can keep their relationship—and her family—safe. But when she becomes aware of the full brutality of the Occupation, she must decide if she is willing to risk her personal happiness for the life of a stranger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes a reading group guide for book clubs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68211236733164,"sku":"9781401341701","price":68.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781401341701-the-soldier-s-wife-1.jpg?v=1794541855"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/margaret-leroy.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}