{"title":"Ruthy Mason","description":"\u003cp\u003eRuthy Mason crafts compelling narratives that explore the complexities of human relationships and the unexpected twists life can bring. Her work often weaves suspense with emotional depth, drawing readers into thought-provoking stories that linger long after the final page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the realm of \u003cem\u003eGeneral Fiction\u003c\/em\u003e, Mason's writing invites reflection on themes of trust, love, and the choices that define us. Fans of nuanced storytelling will find her books both engaging and richly satisfying.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"death-do-us-by-ruthy-mason-9781472159663","title":"Death Do Us","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA skin-crawling debut that peels back the veil from the institution of marriage and exposes the rot underneath.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBea has just got engaged. It should be the most exciting time of her life, but she can't shake the feeling that something is wrong. Her engagement ring doesn't fit well—her finger is swollen and painful. As she begins to look at dresses and venues, she notices her skin is flaking and her hair is beginning to thin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNor can she shake the memories of a previous proposal from her ex-boyfriend a decade earlier. Back then she was resistant to commitment, young, confident, with her whole life ahead of her. If she ever were to marry, she'd always imagined breaking with tradition—an elopement, a brightly-coloured outfit, an open marriage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut as plans for the big day solidify, Bea begins to see the appeal of a big white dress, a huge reception, and a life with just one man. Yet the engagement ring is getting tighter and tighter. Something is crawling under her skin. Someone is watching them from the shadows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDeath Do Us\u003c\/em\u003e is a skin-crawling feminist horror story that explores what marriage means for women today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47772970254572,"sku":"9781472159663","price":37.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781472159663-death-do-us.jpg?v=1782177363"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/ruthy-mason.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}