{"product_id":"9780571313570","title":"These Days","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWINNER OF THE WALTER SCOTT PRIZE FOR HISTORICAL FICTION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWINNER OF THE E. M. FORSTER AWARD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAS HEARD ON BBC RADIO 4's BOOK AT BEDTIME\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Plot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cit\u003eThese Days\u003c\/it\u003e unfolds in Belfast during April 1941, a time when the threat of the Belfast Blitz looms large over the city. The narrative centres on two sisters, Emma and Audrey, whose lives are intricately woven together by love, secrecy, and the backdrop of war. Emma, on the cusp of marriage, grapples with her future, while Audrey embarks on a clandestine romance with another woman, reflecting the complexities of love in a tumultuous era. As the sisters face external dangers and their personal struggles, the novel explores themes of sisterhood, identity, and the impact of societal expectations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThemes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe fragility of relationships in times of crisis\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe exploration of sexuality and love in a repressive society\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe resilience of the human spirit amidst adversity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWriting Style\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe author employs a lyrical prose style that captures the emotional depth of the characters' experiences. Rich in historical detail, \u003cit\u003eThese Days\u003c\/it\u003e immerses the reader in the sights and sounds of wartime Belfast, creating a vivid sense of place that enhances the narrative's tension. The interplay between personal and historical events adds layers of meaning, making it a poignant reflection on the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n    \"A beautifully rendered tale of love and loss, set against a backdrop of uncertainty.\" \n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Faber \u0026 Faber","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53482820370764,"sku":"9780571313570","price":131.0,"currency_code":"NOK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/4163\/2076\/files\/9780571313570_front.webp?v=1765280187","url":"https:\/\/foxandfable.com\/en-no\/products\/9780571313570","provider":"Fox \u0026 Fable UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}