{"title":"Maureen Brownlee","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the captivating world of Maureen Brownlee, a talented author celebrated for her evocative storytelling and richly crafted narratives. Known primarily for her profound contributions to general fiction, Maureen's works invite readers to explore the intricate layers of human experience through beautifully detailed prose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong her notable works, \u003cem\u003eCambium Blue\u003c\/em\u003e stands out as a testament to her ability to blend heartwarming storytelling with thoughtful social commentary. This novel immerses readers in a rural setting, delving into themes of community, resilience, and transformation. Maureen's writing is characterised by its authentic portrayals of life’s challenges and triumphs, resonating deeply with those who cherish stories of substance and emotional depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are new to her work or a long-time admirer, Maureen Brownlee’s books promise a rewarding reading journey, offering insight and empathy through thoughtfully woven tales. Explore her collection today and experience the magic of her literary world.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"cambium-blue-by-maureen-brownlee-9781550179309","title":"Cambium Blue","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet in the British Columbia Interior, the novel \u003cem\u003eCambium Blue\u003c\/em\u003e is an homage to resource towns, independent women, and local newspapers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1994, at the outset of the bark beetle epidemic that will decimate millions of acres of pine forest in western North America, a fiercely independent lumber town faces a bleak future when its only sawmill is shuttered. Encouraged by a provincial government intent on transitioning the region from timber to tourism, the town council embraces a resort developer as their last, best hope. A failure to anticipate the human cost of that choice ignites a struggle for the very soul of the community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCambium Blue\u003c\/em\u003e's narrative alternates between three viewpoints. Stevie Jeffers is a timid, 24-year-old single mum who stakes her future on the town after a traumatic break-up. Nash Malone is a reclusive Spanish Civil War veteran who supplements his pension with salvage from the local dump—an occupation that puts him on a collision course with the town's plan to beautify itself. At 54 years old, cash-strapped and short-staffed, Maggie Evans is treading water while waiting to sell her dead husband's newspaper, the barely solvent Chronicle. As the characters' lives intertwine and the conflict heats up, they will each be challenged to traverse the ambiguous divide between substance and hype, past and future, hope and despair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRich with unforgettable characters and set in the Interior hinterland of British Columbia, \u003cem\u003eCambium Blue\u003c\/em\u003e is a masterful and compassionate illumination of the human politics of a small town, and the intersection of individual lives with political agendas and environmental catastrophes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46711101587692,"sku":"9781550179309","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/25614283482739.jpg?v=1754183819"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/maureen-brownlee.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}