{"product_id":"9780007566754","title":"Tales of Persuasion","description":"\u003cp\u003eTen daring stories from ‘a writer who seems capable of anything’ (Guardian), the Booker Prize-shortlisted Philip Hensher\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBackdrops vary in this collection of stories from the author of The Northern Clemency – from turmoil in Sudan following the death of a politician in a plane crash, to southern India where a Soho hedonist starts to envisage the crump and soar of munitions. Each story, regardless of location, reveals a great writer at the peak of his powers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHensher's literary prowess shines through in each tale, making Tales of Persuasion a top pick for any fiction enthusiast. His ability to weave political undertones into the narrative further cements his position as one of the best in the field.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor fans of Barbara Kingsolver (Demon Copperhead), Jonathan Coe (Bournville), Andrew O'Hagan (Mayflies), Percival L. Everett (I Am Not Sidney Poitier), and Sally Rooney (Beautiful World, Where Are You).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Philip Hensher, Read by Peter Joyce","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46889066266773,"sku":"9780007566754","price":35.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0484\/3175\/9509\/files\/9780007566754_c9945071-5319-49d4-9027-e276b684c058.jpg?v=1776888344","url":"https:\/\/harpercollins.com.au\/products\/9780007566754","provider":"HarperCollins AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}