{"title":"Victoria Shorr","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection of works by the distinguished author Victoria Shorr. Known for her deft storytelling and immersive narratives, Shorr has carved a unique niche in the realm of general fiction. Her background in social and feminist activism often enriches her narratives, providing depth and insight into her character-driven tales.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of her notable works, \u003cem\u003eFatherland\u003c\/em\u003e, exemplifies her prowess in weaving intricate storylines that capture the imagination and evoke a strong sense of place and time. Shorr's books are celebrated for their lyrical prose, rich characterisation, and the profound themes they explore, making them a thought-provoking addition to any reader's bookshelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore Victoria Shorr’s literary world, and let her compelling stories and vivid prose transport you to different realms, reflective of both the human experience and the complexities of societal structures. Whether you're a long-time fan or new to her work, these books promise a rewarding reading experience.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"fatherland-by-victoria-shorr-9781324117551","title":"Fatherland","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMartin and Lora Brier, with three young children, possess all the trappings of a perfect life... except Martin is having yet another affair. Without warning, he abandons the family for his mistress and a new house on the other side of town.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSet in a prosperous midwestern town in the 1950s, \u003cem\u003eFatherland\u003c\/em\u003e is a story about the effect of convenient lies and discovered truths. While Martin's abandonment throws up new difficulties for bewildered Lora, a housewife who must now find a way to nurture and provide for herself and her children, it unleashes a swirl of emotions in their daughter, Josie, who struggles to come to terms with his absence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFatherland\u003c\/em\u003e follows Josie from this fateful event, across many decades and milestones, and through the phases of her tenuous, emotionally fraught relationship with Martin—and the way she begins to move beyond their shared past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWritten in Victoria Shorr's inimitable clean, spare prose, \u003cem\u003eFatherland\u003c\/em\u003e is a powerful, layered novel of a family in the aftermath of deception.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47306903191788,"sku":"9781324117551","price":56.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/c1b5493eeeb8eca10cf5e8920ef2a160.jpg?v=1771100391"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/victoria-shorr.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}