{"title":"Ross Lockridge, Jr.","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoss Lockridge, Jr.\u003c\/strong\u003e weaves richly detailed stories set against the backdrop of American history, with a particular focus on the complexities of human nature and the passage of time. His works, such as the celebrated \u003cem\u003eRaintree County\u003c\/em\u003e, immerse readers in emotional landscapes where personal journeys intertwine with historical events.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFans of historical fiction will appreciate Lockridge’s lyrical prose and profound exploration of memory, identity, and the changing American experience. His storytelling invites contemplation on the landscapes we inhabit, both physical and emotional, creating a timeless resonance within his narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"raintree-county-by-ross-lockridge-jr-9781556527104","title":"Raintree County","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout a single day in 1892, John Shawnessy recalls the great moments of his life—from the love affairs of his youth in Indiana, to the battles of the Civil War, to the politics of the Gilded Age, to his homecoming as schoolteacher, husband, and father. Shawnessy is the epitome of the place and period in which he lives, a rural land of springlike women, shady gamblers, wandering vagabonds, and soapbox orators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYet here on the banks of the Shawmucky River, which weaves its primitive course through \u003cem\u003eRaintree County\u003c\/em\u003e, Indiana, he also feels and obeys ancient rhythms. A number-one bestseller when it was first published in 1948, this powerful novel is a compelling vision of 19th-century America with timeless resonance today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47597568327916,"sku":"9781556527104","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/8c86ce1f0493fa038924e01ca06add0d.jpg?v=1778028254"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/ross-lockridge-jr.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}