{"product_id":"the-valentine-house-9781444704037","title":"The Valentine House","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom the Orange Prize shortlisted author of GRACE WILLIAMS SAYS IT LOUD, an entrancing novel about a young French girl and the English family who invade her Alpine village and her life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI was totally seduced by this vivid, complex and enthralling novel -- Fanny Blake * Woman \u0026amp; Home *\u003cbr\u003eA beautifully written, tender book, which rewards patient reading. -- Antonia Senior * The Times *\u003cbr\u003eThis poetic and nuanced novel expertly reveals the complexity of Mathilde's relationship with the glamorous yet troubled family that has fuelled her feelings of exclusion yet fired her imagination . . . [a work] of illuminating beauty -- Emma Claire Sweeney * Financial Times *\u003cbr\u003eHenderson's \u003ci\u003eGrace Williams Says It Loud\u003c\/i\u003e was shortlisted for the Orange Prize and this more than matches it. Gripping and poignant, it is also a passionate love letter to a landscape that has captivated the author -- Elizabeth Buchan * Daily Mail *\u003cbr\u003eA lively, complex novel, and Mathilde is a splendid character -- Anthony Gardner * Mail on Sunday *\u003cbr\u003eI love her writing! I totally loved \u003ci\u003eGrace Williams Says It Loud\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003ci\u003eThe Valentine House \u003c\/i\u003eis another compulsive, original read told with a delicious wit, while remaining harsh and mysteriously life-affirming. How does she do it? -- Helen Lederer\u003cbr\u003eEngrossing * Boundless *\u003cbr\u003eAn intriguing tale of two cultures * France Magazine *\u003cbr\u003eFull of mysteries, fascinating characters and enjoyable humour . . . with excellent characters, an intriguing plot, and a stunning setting . . . you're in for a treat. * Bookbag *\u003cbr\u003eThe slow unravelling of the secrets is beautifully done with a clever building up of the tension. I was very impressed with the writing - intriguing plotting and yet there are deeper themes of love, identity and different cultures. 5 stars * Nudge *","brand":"Hodder \u0026 Stoughton General Division","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51863269572951,"sku":"9781444704037","price":12.59,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781444704037.jpg?v=1759920142","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-valentine-house-9781444704037","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}