{"title":"Susan Pedersen","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection dedicated to the insightful works of \u003cem\u003eSusan Pedersen\u003c\/em\u003e. Renowned for her meticulous research and engaging writing style, Pedersen delves deep into the world of Biography and Memoir, offering readers a profound look into individual lives that have shaped history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the standout titles in this collection is \u003cem\u003eBurn This Letter\u003c\/em\u003e. This captivating book invites readers to explore the intimate and often unexpected aspects of personal correspondence, providing a window into the personal and historical narratives that define our world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePedersen’s work is celebrated for its depth and clarity, making it accessible yet thought-provoking for both casual readers and dedicated history enthusiasts. Each of her books offers a rich tapestry of historical context and personal stories, inviting readers to reflect on the intricate connections between individual experiences and broader societal changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a history buff or new to the genre, Susan Pedersen’s works promise an enlightening journey through the past, blending scholarly insights with the warmth of personal storytelling. Dive into her books and discover stories that bring history vividly to life.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"burn-this-letter-by-susan-pedersen-9781399806237","title":"Burn This Letter","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBurn This Letter\u003c\/em\u003e begins with a compelling mystery: Why did so many letters between Lady Frances and Lady Betty Balfour start with the phrase, 'BURN THIS!'? What were they hiding?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlike in many ways—political, passionate, argumentative, and deeply intelligent—Frances and Betty became close friends when they became sisters-in-law. However, there was a complication: Frances was in love with Betty's husband. Their unconventional solution was an 'experiment in living', a ménage à quatre. They set up homes on the same street, sharing everything: money, meals, governesses, and husbands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Susan Pedersen discovered their amazing cache of letters, she was spellbound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe tend to view elite women of this era romantically, tracking whom they will marry, but we don't always follow them into their marriages as they struggle to lead consequential lives. Marriage isn't the end of women's lives. It can be, as it was for Frances and Betty, the catalyst to political activism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePedersen's book follows this extraordinary friendship as both women seized every freedom afforded to them by the changing times. They left their drawing rooms for the streets and the soapbox, joining the fight for women's suffrage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the untold story of two women—radicals, rivals, sisters—who carved a path together through an elite male world, sharing their ideals, heartbreaks, and most of all, their secrets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47310110785772,"sku":"9781399806237","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781399806237.jpg?v=1771191694"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/susan-pedersen.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}