{"title":"Vanessa De Carvalho","description":"\u003cp\u003eVanessa De Carvalho crafts compelling narratives that delve into the complexities of modern life and relationships. Her works, including \u003cem\u003eThe Mother Hood\u003c\/em\u003e, explore themes of family, identity, and resilience with a refreshing honesty and emotional depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect richly drawn characters and thoughtful storytelling that resonate long after the final page. De Carvalho’s fiction invites reflection on the ties that shape us and the challenges that define us.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-mother-hood-by-vanessa-de-carvalho-9780473776312","title":"The Mother Hood","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLet’s meet in \u003cem\u003eThe Mother Hood\u003c\/em\u003e – because we were never meant to do it alone.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVanessa De Carvalho’s debut novel is perfect for fans of Sophie Kinsella and Marian Keyes.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat happens when motherhood isn’t what you expect? When it's not instinctual and feels impossible to handle on your own?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSaffi, Lena, and Violet’s friendship is a source of comfort as they navigate the daily joys and frequent trials of early motherhood. They rant over lukewarm coffee at the playground. Their group chat is a never-ending stream of questions. But behind the supportive emojis and shared snacks, each woman is quietly unravelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSaffi struggles to balance work, family, and her relationship—until an unexpected attraction forces her to confront what she truly wants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLena, a stay-at-home mother of one, yearns for more children. Her growing envy impacts who she is as a parent, partner, and friend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eViolet cruises through pregnancy only to be blindsided by the isolating fog of postnatal depression, struggling to bond with the baby she thought she was ready for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe friendship has survived despite the women’s differences, but will they support each other as life becomes ever more challenging? Or will the village they’ve built start to crumble?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47594528997612,"sku":"9780473776312","price":37.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780473776312-the-mother-hood.jpg?v=1777866071"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/vanessa-de-carvalho.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}