{"title":"Priya Parmar","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePriya Parmar\u003c\/strong\u003e crafts compelling general fiction that delves into the complexities of identity, heritage, and personal transformation. Her narratives often weave rich emotional landscapes with thoughtfully drawn characters, inviting readers to explore themes of ambition, love, and resilience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a focus on nuanced storytelling, Parmar’s work resonates with those who appreciate deeply human stories grounded in authenticity. Her novels, such as \u003cem\u003eThe Original\u003c\/em\u003e, offer a blend of introspection and cultural insight, appealing to readers seeking meaningful and evocative fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-original-by-priya-parmar-9780749033491","title":"The Original","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKatharine Hepburn won more Oscars than any actor in history, yet her most memorable role is the one she carved for herself. Hollywood in the early 1930s is a town full of secrets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Katharine Hepburn arrives to launch her film career, she leaves behind her East Coast marriage and icy patrician family to live and love on her own terms. But stars must play by the rules, and Kate, brilliant and bisexual, refuses to conform.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSurrounded by a legendary circle of intimates, including the powerful David and Irene Selznick, charming and romantically conflicted actor Cary Grant, ambitious director John Ford, and millionaire tycoon Howard Hughes, Kate navigates a web of sex, ambition, loyalty, and betrayal. All of them strive for success while struggling to outrun their own secrets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs Kate's career ascends, she faces an agonizing choice: be the star everyone wants her to be, or risk everything to become the woman she always was. Drawing on primary archival sources, Parmar brings a fresh perspective to Hepburn's life and sparkling career.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47548208480492,"sku":"9780749033491","price":36.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/bd00daab760e66a77962e4b704737dbe.jpg?v=1776908130"},{"product_id":"the-original-by-priya-parmar-9780749033392","title":"The Original","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Original\u003c\/em\u003e by Priya Parmar delves into the life of a legend, Katharine Hepburn, and the story of how she rose to fame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter the devastating loss of her beloved brother, young Katharine Hepburn resolves to become famous and never let anyone hurt her again. Leaving behind her East Coast marriage and patrician family, she arrives in 1930s Hollywood, determined to live on her own terms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, the studio system has rules, and Kate—brilliant, bisexual, and fiercely independent—refuses to follow them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMoving through a glittering world of power and ambition, alongside figures like David and Irene Selznick, Cary Grant, John Ford, and Howard Hughes, she forges her own path. Kate faces an impossible choice: become the star Hollywood demands, or risk everything to be the woman she always was.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBlending meticulous research with incandescent imagination, Priya Parmar delivers an emotionally charged portrait of an icon who refused to be anything but original.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47665495441644,"sku":"9780749033392","price":18.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780749033392-the-original.jpg?v=1779747007"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/priya-parmar.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}