{"product_id":"hearts-invisible-furies","title":"Hearts Invisible Furies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e''A bold, funny epic''\u003c\/b\u003e Observer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e''Compelling and satisfying . . . At times, incredibly funny, at others, heartrending'' \u003c\/b\u003eSarah Winman, author of \u003ci\u003eStill Life\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e___\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCyril Avery is not a real Avery. At least, that''s what his parents make sure to remind him. Adopted as a baby, he feels more and more disconnected with the family that treats him more as a curious pet, rather than a beloved son.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSo, as a young adult, Cyril decides to embark on a quest to find his place in the world. Sometimes misguided and often in the wrong place at the wrong time, life has dealt him a difficult hand but Cyril is resolute that he can change things, and find the courage to be himself.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnd in doing so, his story will come across that of Catherine Goggin, a young, pregnant woman finding herself alone and isolated at only sixteen. There is a place in the world for both of them, and Cyril is determined to find it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e___\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat readers are saying:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e''The story of the life of one man, told against the backdrop of twentieth century Ireland'' ''Simultaneously heart-breaking, funny and life-affirming.''\u003cbr\u003e''Fantastic eccentric characters and dark humour is underpinned by a touching love story, perfect.''\u003cbr\u003e''The saddest and happiest book I have read . . . told with great compassion and ultimately a great love of life.''\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MediaPlace","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57303048683902,"sku":"NW9781784161002","price":10.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1379\/1261\/files\/9781784161002.jpg?v=1778250575","url":"https:\/\/mediaplace.com\/products\/hearts-invisible-furies","provider":"MediaPlace","version":"1.0","type":"link"}