{"product_id":"state-of-wonder","title":"State Of Wonder","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003eSHORTLISTED FOR THE ORANGE PRIZE FOR FICTION\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere were people on the banks of the river.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAmong the tangled waterways and giant anacondas of the Brazilian Rio Negro, an enigmatic scientist is developing a drug that could alter the lives of women for ever. Dr Annick Swenson''s work is shrouded in mystery; she refuses to report on her progress, especially to her investors, whose patience is fast running out. Anders Eckman, a mild-mannered lab researcher, is sent to investigate.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA curt letter reporting his untimely death is all that returns.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNow Marina Singh, Anders'' colleague and once a student of the mighty Dr Swenson, is their last hope. Compelled by the pleas of Anders''s wife, Marina leaves the snowy plains of Minnesota and retraces her friend''s steps into the heart of the South American darkness, determined to track down Dr. Swenson and uncover the secrets being jealously guarded among the remotest tribes of the rainforest.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat Marina does not yet know is that, in this ancient corner of the jungle, where the muddy waters and susurrating grasses hide countless unknown perils and temptations, she will face challenges beyond her wildest imagination.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMarina is no longer the student, but only time will tell if she has learnt enough.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e________________________________\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e''The best book I have read all year. It made me laugh and weep and left me in a state of wonder: perfect from first page to last ... a masterpiece'' \u003c\/b\u003eEMMA DONOGHUE\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e''A triumph ... Pachett''s best book yet'' \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eGUARDIAN\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MediaPlace","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57307593539966,"sku":"NW9781408881507","price":10.57,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1379\/1261\/files\/9781408881507.jpg?v=1778247896","url":"https:\/\/mediaplace.com\/products\/state-of-wonder","provider":"MediaPlace","version":"1.0","type":"link"}