{"product_id":"the-mahogany-pod-by-jill-hopper-9781912235933","title":"The Mahogany Pod","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Mahogany Pod\u003c\/em\u003e is a moving portrayal of a joyful love affair that was cut short by a terminal illness after just one exhilarating year and an inspirational account of vulnerability, reconciliation, and learning to live fully after loss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Gorgeous ... her narrative packs a world of feeling within it, rendering a poignant look at how love can unfold even amid immense loss.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e - Publishers Weekly, starred review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"A work of literature: beautifully written, meticulously structured and heart-rending.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e - Guardian\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat if you knew from the beginning how your relationship was going to end?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Jill Hopper first met Arif, they were living in a shared house on the island of Osney in Oxford, on the River Thames. Surrounded by willow trees, birds, and reflections, it was an idyllic home. But no sooner had they begun to fall in love than Arif was given the news that he had only a few months to live.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEveryone told Jill to walk away, but she was already in too deep. Years later, Jill rediscovers Arif's parting gift—an African seedpod—and finally sets out to trace the elusive patterns that shaped their relationship. \u003cem\u003eThe Mahogany Pod\u003c\/em\u003e is a tender and vital account of what it means to live, and love, fully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46846514135276,"sku":"9781912235933","price":49.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/23113613482868.jpg?v=1758911066","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/the-mahogany-pod-by-jill-hopper-9781912235933","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}