{"product_id":"the-exhibitionist-by-charlotte-mendelson-9781529052787","title":"The Exhibitionist","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Times, Guardian, and Good Housekeeping Book of the Year for 2022\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLonglisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'It takes the most ferocious intelligence, skill, and a deep reservoir of sadness to write a novel as funny as this. I adored it'\u003c\/em\u003e - Meg Mason, bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eSorrow \u0026amp; Bliss\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMeet the Hanrahan family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRay, the father. Acclaimed artist and notorious narcissist, who is obsessed with his own reputation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLucia, his long-suffering wife. A lauded sculptor yet terrified of what recognition could bring. And she has a secret of her own which could tear the family apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLeah, the eldest daughter, devoted to her father and convinced of his genius.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePatrick, Lucia's sensitive son, who has finally decided to strike out by himself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJess, the youngest daughter, insecure and facing a daunting decision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs they gather for a momentous weekend - the first exhibition of Ray's artwork in many decades - each member of the family must finally make a choice. And when they do, once tensions have boiled over and the guests have departed, what will be left of the Hanrahans?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLonglisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction 2022, \u003cem\u003eThe Exhibitionist\u003c\/em\u003e is the extraordinary fifth novel from Charlotte Mendelson, a dazzling exploration of art, sacrifice, toxic family politics, queer desire, and personal freedom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'A devastating treat of a novel: funny, furious, dark and delicious'\u003c\/em\u003e - Sarah Waters, bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eFingersmith\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Macmillan Publishers New Zealand Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48244562264300,"sku":"9781529052787","price":24.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781529052787-the-exhibitionist-1.jpg?v=1788001786","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/the-exhibitionist-by-charlotte-mendelson-9781529052787","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}