{"title":"Rupert Dastur","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our curated collection featuring the works of Rupert Dastur, an emerging voice in the realm of General Fiction. Rupert Dastur has captivated readers with his eloquent storytelling and the thought-provoking themes explored in his works. Known for weaving intricate narratives that delve deep into the human experience, Dastur's writing evokes emotions and prompts introspection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his notable works is \u003cem\u003eCloudless\u003c\/em\u003e, a novel that has garnered attention for its compelling narrative and vivid characterisation. In \u003cem\u003eCloudless\u003c\/em\u003e, Dastur crafts a world that is both reflective and engaging, offering readers a journey into the complexities of modern life and human connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a long-time enthusiast of General Fiction or a new reader seeking fresh voices, Rupert Dastur's books invite you into their thoughtful realms. Explore our collection and discover the nuanced and vibrant storytelling that defines Dastur's literary contributions.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"cloudless-by-rupert-dastur-9780241654705","title":"Cloudless","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA powerful debut novel charting the faultlines that open in a farming family in North Wales as they wait for their son to return from the Iraq War.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt is autumn 2004, and in a farmhouse on the hills outside Llandudno, a family endures the agonising wait for their son to return from Iraq. His decision to join up has left them reeling, yet there are other pressing concerns to be met at home—the working of the farmland that has been theirs for generations and what to do with their troubled younger son.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCatrin's childhood sweetheart comes back to their small town, giving the boys' doting mother a glimpse into the life she could have had. And John, their father, falls once more into his gambling habit, even as the farm sits on the brink of bankruptcy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs each member of the family grasps at their own tenuous lifeline, they drift further from one another—until, on a cold winter evening, there is a fateful knock at the door.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWritten in luminous, exquisitely calibrated prose, \u003cem\u003eCloudless\u003c\/em\u003e is a masterful portrayal of the fragility and resilience of human connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46670451835116,"sku":"9780241654705","price":36.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/260593482274.jpg?v=1752769575"},{"product_id":"cloudless-by-rupert-dastur-9780241654712","title":"Cloudless","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA powerful debut novel charting the fault lines that open in a farming family in North Wales as they wait for their son to return from the Iraq War.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt is autumn 2004, and in a farmhouse on the hills outside Llandudno, Catrin and John endure the agonising wait for their older son to return from Iraq. His decision to join up has left them reeling, yet there are other battles at home—the working of the land that has been theirs for generations and what to do with their troubled younger son.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCatrin's childhood sweetheart comes back to their small town, forcing the boys' doting mother to confront the life she might have had. And John, desperate to keep farm and family together, turns to ever riskier methods to stay afloat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs each member of the family grasps at their own tenuous lifeline, they drift further from one another—until, on a cold winter evening, there is a fateful knock at the door.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWritten in luminous, exquisitely calibrated prose, \u003cem\u003eCloudless\u003c\/em\u003e is a masterful portrayal of the fragility and resilience of human connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47288404771052,"sku":"9780241654712","price":28.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/0e65aff8ac22d08697e8ee494fa1765f.jpg?v=1770632622"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/rupert-dastur.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}