{"title":"Victoria Belim","description":"\u003cp\u003eVictoria Belim is a gifted storyteller whose works captivate readers with their depth and personal insight. Her collection artfully blends the genres of Biography and Memoir, inviting you to explore vivid narratives grounded in real-life experiences. As an author, Belim has a unique ability to weave her personal journey with historical and cultural explorations, bringing her stories to life in an engaging and relatable manner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong her noteworthy works is \u003cem\u003eThe Rooster House\u003c\/em\u003e, a memoir that delves into her own family history and the mysteries of her Ukrainian roots. This book offers a profound exploration of identity and heritage, drawing you into the heart of family sagas and the broader societal changes they reflect. Belim's writing not only provides a window into her own world but also encourages readers to ponder their own connections to history and place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are drawn to personal tales or intrigued by the intricate tapestry of familial and cultural narratives, Victoria Belim's works offer an enriching reading experience. Her books are perfect for anyone seeking to understand the intersections of personal history and wider historical currents, presented through the lens of intimate storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-rooster-house-by-victoria-belim-9780349017341","title":"The Rooster House","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRadio 4 Book of the Week\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003e'A beautiful insight into a nation beyond war headlines'\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eIndependent\u003c\/i\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003e'A captivating family memoir spanning four generations... Belim blends the personal and the historical to tell a moving, century-long tale of fear, hardship and resilience'\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe i\u003c\/i\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003e'Wild swans for Ukraine... an enthralling, multilayered family story, told across four generations. Rich and magnificent. A marvel'\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eBookseller\u003c\/i\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2014, while the Russian state was annexing Crimea, Victoria Belim came across her great-grandfather's diary, one page scored deep with the single line: 'Brother Nikodim, vanished in the 1930s fighting for a free Ukraine.' She had never heard of this uncle and no one—especially her grandmother—seemed willing to tell her about him.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVictoria became obsessed with recovering his story. In the end, her winding search took her back to the place she had always known it would—to \u003ci\u003eThe Rooster House\u003c\/i\u003e, an elegant mansion in the Ukrainian city of Poltava with two voluptuous red roosters flanking the door, and dark truths contained in its basement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46833727439084,"sku":"9780349017341","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/6626933482312.jpg?v=1758477375"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/victoria-belim.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}