{"title":"Valerie Nieman","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eValerie Nieman\u003c\/strong\u003e crafts richly layered historical fiction that immerses readers in evocative settings and intricate emotional landscapes. Her storytelling gently weaves together past and present, exploring themes of identity, memory, and the enduring power of family ties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith titles like \u003cem\u003eUpon the Corner of the Moon\u003c\/em\u003e, Nieman invites readers on poignant journeys where history is more than backdrop—it is a living, breathing force shaping her characters’ lives. Fans of thoughtful, character-driven narratives will find much to treasure in her work.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"upon-the-corner-of-the-moon-by-valerie-nieman-9781646035359","title":"Upon the Corner of the Moon","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the dawn of the second millennium, two royal Scottish children are swept away from their families—Macbeth to the perilous royal court of his grandfather, and Gruach to the remnants of the goddess-worshipping Picts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMacbeth learns that blood bonds are easily severed while Gruach finds her path only to lose it when she's summoned back to the patriarchal world. Each struggles with gaining and losing power, guided and misguided by prophecy and politics as their paths converge in a fiery bid for royal succession.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eUpon the Corner of the Moon\u003c\/em\u003e separates literary legend from reality, immersing readers in a story about the real rulers who changed the face of Scotland. Some legends are true, and the truth sometimes becomes a legend—or a lie. This novel masterfully dovetails the Macbeth legend and the truth without sacrificing either.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47464762212588,"sku":"9781646035359","price":44.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781646035359-upon-the-corner-of-the-moon.jpg?v=1775053446"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/valerie-nieman.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}