{"title":"Thea Gardiner","description":"\u003cp\u003eThea Gardiner is a captivating author known for her deeply immersive storytelling and richly detailed narratives. Her works often explore the intricate tapestry of personal histories, drawing readers into the worlds she meticulously crafts. With a flair for bringing characters to life, her writing resonates with both authenticity and emotional depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of her notable works, \u003cem\u003eThe World of Mab Grimwade\u003c\/em\u003e, exemplifies her talent in the \u003cstrong\u003eBiography \u0026amp; Memoir\u003c\/strong\u003e genre. In this compelling collection, Gardiner delves into the fascinating life of Mab Grimwade, offering readers a vivid exploration of past and present, intertwining personal anecdotes with broader historical contexts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGardiner's books are more than just stories; they are journeys through time and experience, providing insights into the human condition with both poignancy and grace. Her ability to weave narrative and biography into a seamless tapestry makes her works not only educational but profoundly moving. Whether you're a long-time admirer or new to her writings, Thea Gardiner's books are sure to captivate and enlighten.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-world-of-mab-grimwade-by-thea-gardiner-9780522878905","title":"The World of Mab Grimwade","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn exquisitely packaged hardback revealing the untold story of an influential Australian philanthropist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBorn into a genteel family of pastoralists and investors in colonial Victoria, Mabel Louise Kelly (1887-1973), or 'Mab' to those who knew her, would grow up to make an enormous contribution to the arts, horticulture and early education in Australia. Most evidently, it was made through bequests to the University of Melbourne and through the donation to the university of a large, diverse and highly valuable collection of books and artworks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMab's life spanned a time of change that saw the building of cultural and social institutions in the state of Victoria and the new Australian nation. She married Russell Grimwade—chemist, botanist, industrialist and philanthropist—in 1909. Together they established the Russell Grimwade School of Biochemistry and provided funding for what would become The Miegunyah Press, an imprint of Melbourne University Publishing. Mab was invested in the future of Australian society, helping to nurture and conserve various cultural, civic and charitable institutions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShe was an active fundraiser for and participant in many organisations, from the National Gallery Society of Victoria to the Royal Horticultural Society, the National Trust of Australia, the Australian Ballet, the Native Plants Preservation Society and the Free Kindergarten Union of Victoria. Treasured by her husband, Lady Grimwade was also honoured with the naming for her of The Mab Grimwade rose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this richly illustrated biography, Thea Gardiner recreates the fascinating, gilded, international world of \u003cem\u003eThe World of Mab Grimwade\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46628526391532,"sku":"9780522878905","price":45.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/3923593482374.jpg?v=1751918627"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/thea-gardiner.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}