{"title":"Nigel Featherstone","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the captivating world of Nigel Featherstone, an accomplished Australian author known for his eloquent storytelling and evocative prose. Nigel's work is a profound exploration of human emotions and relationships, offering readers an immersive journey into the lives of his characters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his celebrated pieces is \u003cem\u003eBodies of Men\u003c\/em\u003e, a poignant novel that delves into themes of friendship, love, and identity set against the backdrop of World War II. This remarkable work showcases Nigel's ability to weave intricate narratives that resonate with authenticity and depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs you explore this collection, you'll discover stories that are rich in detail and imbued with a deep understanding of the human condition. Whether you're a seasoned fan or new to Nigel Featherstone's work, these books promise to leave a lasting impression and spark thoughtful reflection.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"bodies-of-men-by-nigel-featherstone-9780733640704","title":"Bodies of Men","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eShortlisted for the ACT Book of the Year 2020\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShortlisted for the 2019 Queensland Literary Awards - FICTION\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLonglisted for the 2020 ARA Historical Novel Prize\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2019 Canberra Critics Circle Award - FICTION\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'a beautiful, tender, captivating story' - Joanna Nell, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Single Ladies of Jacaranda Retirement Village\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'It is a tender, liberating love story, but, as Featherstone originally intended, a provoking one about our definitions of masculinity, bravery and courage.' - \u003ci\u003eCanberra Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'a novel about intimacy and devotion, the power of tenderness, the mysteries of time, presence, and absence, secrets revealed and withheld, and friendships between strangers emerging from dire circumstances' - \u003ci\u003eAustralian Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThere is nothing more important than love and refuge.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eEgypt, 1941.\u003c\/b\u003e Only hours after disembarking in Alexandria, William Marsh, an Australian lieutenant at twenty-one, is face down in the sand, caught in a stoush with the Italian enemy. He is saved by James Kelly, a childhood friend from Sydney and the last person he expected to see. But where William escapes unharmed, not all are so fortunate.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWilliam is sent to supervise an army depot in the Western Desert, with a private directive to find an AWOL soldier: James Kelly. When the two are reunited, James is recovering from an accident, hidden away in the home of an unusual family - a family with secrets. Together they will risk it all to find answers.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSoon William and James are thrust headlong into territory more dangerous than either could have imagined.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'A beautifully written, tender and sensitive love story told within the tense and uncertain context of war.' - Karen Viggers, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Lightkeeper's Wife\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'This is a strangely gentle novel about wartime conflict, violence, and chaos.' - \u003ci\u003eSydney Morning Herald\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46711011115244,"sku":"9780733640704","price":37.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/5107333482449.jpg?v=1754176802"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/nigel-featherstone.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}