{"title":"Vanessa de Haan","description":"\u003cp\u003eVanessa de Haan crafts richly detailed \u003cem\u003ehistorical fiction\u003c\/em\u003e that transports readers to evocative eras filled with compelling characters and intricate stories. Her narratives often explore themes of resilience, love, and the human spirit amidst the backdrop of significant historical moments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith titles such as \u003cstrong\u003eA Time to Live\u003c\/strong\u003e, de Haan weaves emotional depth and vivid settings into tales that illuminate the past while resonating with contemporary readers. Her work invites reflection on the complexities of history through the eyes of unforgettable protagonists.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"a-time-to-live-by-vanessa-de-haan-9780008229832","title":"A Time to Live","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA time of war. A time of change. A time to live like there’s no tomorrow . . .\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e1918: Freddie was destined for a different life, determined to make his fortune in the plantations of Ceylon. But just as the Great War comes to an end, the eldest brother and heir to Coombe Hall, Edward, doesn’t return.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTorn between duty and freedom, Freddie must now sacrifice his own dreams to keep the estate—and the future of Coombe—alive. And now he must marry for an heir, not for love.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut the turmoil of war didn’t end on the battlefield; the country faces upheavals like never before. And when an unexpected legacy blows in from Edward’s secret past, Freddie’s grip on the estate—and his future—looks more uncertain than ever . . .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSweeping from the smoking battlefields of France to the rich estates of Devon, \u003cem\u003eA Time to Live\u003c\/em\u003e is an unforgettable story of the legacy of war, and the unknown futures for those left behind . . .\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47595726110956,"sku":"9780008229832","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780008229832-a-time-to-live.jpg?v=1777905061"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/vanessa-de-haan.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}