{"title":"Theresa Shea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTheresa Shea\u003c\/strong\u003e crafts engaging stories that explore the complexities of human relationships within vividly imagined settings. Her writing blends emotional depth with compelling narratives, inviting readers into worlds that are both familiar and refreshingly original.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom heartfelt character studies to imaginative tales like \u003cem\u003eDog Days of Planet Earth\u003c\/em\u003e, Shea’s works offer a thoughtful journey through the nuances of everyday life and the unexpected moments that shape us.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"dog-days-of-planet-earth-by-theresa-shea-9781770418622","title":"Dog Days of Planet Earth","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“Shea’s page-turning prose and loveable, curious, and kind protagonist keep the heart at the center of this tragically gorgeous novel.” — \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e, STARRED REVIEW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor fans of Claire Keegan’s \u003ci\u003eSmall Things Like These\u003c\/i\u003e and Karen Joy Fowler’s \u003ci\u003eWe Are All Completely Beside Ourselves\u003c\/i\u003e comes this unforgettable and fiercely compassionate novel.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eImmediately upon his release from a 25-year prison sentence, former veterinarian Trevor Westmore gets his first surprise as a free man: A guard gives him a German shepherd puppy. While Trevor anxiously tries to build a new life, his dog, Libby, provides the routine and responsibility he needs to navigate his re-entry into society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAll Trevor wants is to earn a living, to stay out of trouble, and to be left alone — until he meets and falls for local veterinarian Laura Fenway. But they both have their secrets. When she learns the truth of Trevor’s past, will she consider a future together? And when he discovers the lengths she’ll go to rescue dogs, will he jeopardise his long-awaited freedom?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWeaving together major environmental and political issues of the mid- to late-20th century that remain urgent today, \u003ci\u003eDog Days of Planet Earth\u003c\/i\u003e asks what we’re willing to risk for our personal convictions in a world where powerful and unjust forces often oppose them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Simon \u0026 Schuster NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48083151847660,"sku":"9781770418622","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781770418622-dog-days-of-planet-earth.jpg?v=1785732200"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/theresa-shea.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}