{"title":"Tom Lamont","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection featuring the works of Tom Lamont, a name resonating with captivating storytelling and emotional depth in contemporary literature. Known for his ability to weave intricate narratives that delve into the complexities of human emotions and relationships, Tom Lamont has carved out a unique space in the realm of general fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the standout works in this collection is \u003cem\u003eGoing Home, Going Home\u003c\/em\u003e, a novel that captures the essence of identity, belonging, and the ever-shifting notion of what it means to find one's way back. Through compelling characters and a gripping plot, Lamont invites readers to embark on a journey that is both profound and deeply personal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're exploring themes of family, self-discovery, or the universal quest for meaning, Tom Lamont's books promise a rewarding reading experience. His storytelling mastery ensures that readers are not only entertained but also left with lingering thoughts and a renewed perspective on life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover the works of Tom Lamont today, where every page is a portal into the beautifully complex world of human experience. Perfect for avid readers who appreciate fiction that resonates with authenticity and poignancy.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"going-home-by-tom-lamont-9781399727518","title":"Going Home","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA \u003cem\u003eGUARDIAN\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eECONOMIST\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eEXPRESS\u003c\/em\u003e AND \u003cem\u003eOBSERVER\u003c\/em\u003e BOOK OF THE YEAR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'A beautiful, funny tale of lives new and old'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSUNDAY TIMES\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'I loved it . . . word-perfect'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINDIA KNIGHT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Exceptionally touching'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eNEW YORK TIMES\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Pepped up and gorgeous, just bristling with life'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOLIVIA LAING, \u003cem\u003eGUARDIAN\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Brilliantly observed'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eNEW YORKER\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Poignant and generous'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTESSA HADLEY, \u003cem\u003eEXPRESS\u003c\/em\u003e BOOKS OF THE YEAR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTeo Erskine might have a steady job and a brand-new London flat, but underneath the surface, he's still the boy seeking approval from his father, Vic; the young man playing late-night poker with his best friend, Ben; the one still in love with the enigmatic Lia, now a single mum to a young boy, Joel.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen the unthinkable happens, two-year-old Joel finds himself at the centre of this odd constellation of men - Teo, Vic, Ben. None of them is fully equipped to look after him, but their tentative attempts at love might just be enough to offer him a new place to call home.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette New Zealand Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46362649067756,"sku":"9781399727518","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9643243482686.jpg?v=1744590024"},{"product_id":"going-home-by-tom-lamont-9781399727501","title":"Going Home","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"A spirit-lifting debut\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDAVID MITCHELL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"I will never forget these characters: so pained and funny, so brilliantly drawn, wrestled with and forgiven\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHELEN GARNER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"Meltingly warm\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003eOBSERVER\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLocal boy Teo Erskine is back in the north London suburb of his youth, visiting his father - stubborn, selfish, complicated Vic. Things have changed for Teo: he's got a steady job, a brand-new car and a London flat all concrete and glass, with a sliver of a river view.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExcept, underneath the surface, not much has changed at all. 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