{"product_id":"9780008127688","title":"Miss Garnet’s Angel","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe new edition of Salley Vicker’s sensational debut novel. ‘Miss Garnet’s Angel’ is a voyage of discovery; a novel about Venice but also the rich story of the explosive possibilities of change in all of us at any time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJulia Garnet is a teacher. Just retired, she is left a legacy which she uses by leaving her orderly life and going to live – in winter – in an apartment in Venice. Its beauty, its secret corners and treasures, and its people overwhelm a lifetime of reserve and caution. Above all, she’s touched by the all-prevalent spirit of the Angel, Raphael.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe ancient tale of Tobias, who travels to Media unaware he is accompanied by the Archangel Raphael, unfolds alongside Julia Garnet’s contemporary journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe two stories interweave with parents and landladies, restorers and priests, American tourists and ancient travellers abounding.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe result is an enormously satisfying journey of the spirit – and Julia Garnet is a character to treasure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSalley Vickers, the Sunday Times bestselling author, once again proves her mastery in fiction through Miss Garnet’s Angel. The book, a top pick among readers, beautifully intertwines the ancient tale of Tobias and the contemporary journey of Julia Garnet, making it a bestseller.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor fans of Maggie O'Farrell (Hamnet), Rachel Joyce (The Homemade God), Kate Atkinson (Shrines of Gaiety), Rose Tremain (Absolutely and Forever), and David Nicholls (You Are Here).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Salley Vickers, Abridged by Kati Nicholl, Read by Anna Massey","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46889013084309,"sku":"9780008127688","price":22.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0484\/3175\/9509\/files\/9780008127688_0cf72c9d-cf2e-46cd-a2c0-91e04832c02a.jpg?v=1776888160","url":"https:\/\/harpercollins.com.au\/products\/9780008127688","provider":"HarperCollins AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}