{"product_id":"9780008229825","title":"The Restless Sea","description":"\u003ch2\u003e‘The sure-footedness of a pro, an amazing debut’ Jeffrey Archer\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003eAbsorbing and richly observed, THE RESTLESS SEA is a masterful story of the turbulent years of the Second World War.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThree lives collide in a way that only the war makes possible…\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJack, a child of the Blitz, has fled the law to become a seaman in the Merchant Navy. The frozen world of the Russian Arctic convoys may be harsh, but it opens his eyes to a new life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile on leave in the Navy’s secret Scottish harbour, Jack meets Olivia, the cossetted daughter of an officer family. Free to roam, Olivia relishes the new freedom granted by war. But her family – and especially the well-connected Charlie, now a fast-rising pilot – don’t welcome these changes. Least of all the arrival of Jack, the boy who casts doubt on each of their futures.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003eThe war inflicts danger and social upheaval like never before. But the most unlikely friendships are forged in times when people live like they don’t want tomorrow to come…\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Restless Sea, a top historical fiction of the 20th century, weaves a tale of romance and military strife, capturing the essence of an era marked by war. Vanessa de Haan's literary prowess shines as she explores the complexities of love and war, making this book a must-read for any historical fiction enthusiast.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor fans of Victoria Purman (Tess), Kristin Hannah (The Nightingale), Fiona Valpy (The Season of Dreams), Kate Morton (The Forgotten Garden), and Lucinda Riley (The Seven Sisters).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vanessa De Haan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46889015672981,"sku":"9780008229825","price":49.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0484\/3175\/9509\/files\/9780008229825_d7e55941-c7ef-4ff4-8039-7c9d94b11a30.jpg?v=1776888162","url":"https:\/\/harpercollins.com.au\/products\/9780008229825","provider":"HarperCollins AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}