{"product_id":"9781035017768","title":"Learned By Heart","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearned By Heart\u003c\/strong\u003e is a poignant exploration of love, identity, and the societal constraints that shape our lives, penned by acclaimed author Emma Donoghue. Set in 1805 at a boarding school in York, the novel unfolds the story of two fourteen-year-old girls, Eliza Raine and Anne Lister, whose lives intertwine in a world that often stifles their true selves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Plot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEliza, an orphan with an Indian mother, grapples with her status as an outsider among her peers. Her struggle for acceptance is mirrored by Anne, a fierce and rebellious spirit who defies the norms of her time. As their friendship deepens, they find solace in one another, embarking on a tender journey of self-discovery and forbidden love.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTheir relationship unfolds against the backdrop of the rigid societal expectations of 19th-century England, challenging the conventions of their upbringing. Through the lens of their romance, Donoghue deftly examines themes such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForbidden Love:\u003c\/strong\u003e The intensity of their bond transcends societal boundaries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdentity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Both girls navigate their sense of self in a world eager to define them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResilience:\u003c\/strong\u003e Their love story endures despite the challenges they face throughout their lives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\"A compelling narrative that resonates with the heart and mind.\" – Literary Review\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders who appreciated Donoghue's \u003cstrong\u003eRoom\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eThe Wonder\u003c\/strong\u003e will find her signature style of rich character development and historical depth in \u003cstrong\u003eLearned By Heart\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it a profound addition to the canon of LGBTQ+ literature.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pan Macmillan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52951350313292,"sku":"9781035017768","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/4163\/2076\/files\/9781035017768_front.webp?v=1765283264","url":"https:\/\/foxandfable.com\/products\/9781035017768","provider":"Fox \u0026 Fable UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}