{"title":"Stephen O'Shea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStephen O'Shea\u003c\/strong\u003e offers deeply engaging narratives that explore the rich tapestry of religious history and spirituality. His works, such as \u003cem\u003eThe Friar of Carcassonne\u003c\/em\u003e, blend meticulous research with vivid storytelling, bringing to life the mysteries and devotions of the past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect contemplative journeys into faith and historical reflection, presented with both clarity and passion. O'Shea’s books are a compelling choice for those interested in the enduring influence of religion across cultures and epochs.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-friar-of-carcassonne-by-stephen-oshea-9781846683206","title":"The Friar of Carcassonne","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNearly a century had passed since Languedoc had been put to the sword in the Albigensian Crusade, but the stain of Catharism still lay on the land. Any accusation of Catharism invited peril. But repression bred resentment, and it was in Carcassonne that resistance began to stir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1300, a great orator emerged who brought together the currents of resistance. Three years later, the terrible prisons were stormed and the inmates set free. The orator was a Franciscan friar, Bernard Delicieux. The forces ranged against Delicieux included the ruthless Pope Boniface VII, the Machiavellian French King Philip IV, and the grand inquisitor of Toulouse, Bernard Gui (the villain of \u003cem\u003eThe Name of the Rose\u003c\/em\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis magnificent book, which forms a kind of sequel to Stephen O'Shea's bestselling \u003cem\u003eThe Perfect Heresy\u003c\/em\u003e, tells his inspiring life and tragic story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47599439872236,"sku":"9781846683206","price":36.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781846683206-the-friar-of-carcassonne.jpg?v=1777978671"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/stephen-oshea.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}