{"title":"Sian Rees","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSian Rees\u003c\/strong\u003e offers compelling explorations of history that bring forgotten stories vividly to life. Her works delve into intriguing aspects of social and maritime history, revealing the nuanced lives of individuals often overlooked by traditional narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders will find a blend of meticulous research and engaging storytelling, especially in titles like \u003cem\u003eThe Floating Brothel\u003c\/em\u003e, which exposes the fascinating realities of life aboard a convict ship. Rees’s books appeal to those interested in history with a rich, human dimension.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-floating-brothel-by-sian-rees-9780733624636","title":"The Floating Brothel","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn July 1789, 237 women convicts left England for Botany Bay in Australia on board a ship called The Lady Julian, destined to provide sexual services and a breeding bank for the men already there. This is the enthralling story of the women and their voyage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBased on painstaking research into contemporary sources such as letters, trial records and the first-hand account of the voyage written by the ship's steward, John Nicol, this is a riveting work of recovered history. \u003cem\u003eThe Floating Brothel\u003c\/em\u003e brilliantly conjures up the sights, sounds and particularly the smells of life on board ship at the time and is populated by a cast of larger-than-life characters you will never forget.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47487595118828,"sku":"9780733624636","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780733624636-the-floating-brothel.jpg?v=1775747512"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/sian-rees.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}