{"product_id":"black-dress-by-the-author-of-the-best-exotic-marigold-hotel","title":"Black Dress: By the author of The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003ePru is on her own, but she will find a party somewhere. Moggach is at the height of her powers, and Pru is at the wrong service. Full of warmth and humor, as well as blistering truths, the novel is a laugh. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\\n                                                            \u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\\n                              \u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 288 pages\u003cbr\u003e\\n                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 22 July 2021\u003cbr\u003e\\n                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Headline Publishing Group\u003cbr\u003e\\n                          \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePru finds herself alone after her husband's departure, grappling with the overwhelming sense of loneliness. Despite her initial doubts, she believes that she will eventually find a party or gathering to alleviate her solitude. However, Pru's situation is not unique, as many others face similar challenges in their lives.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAmidst her contemplation, Pru attends a friend's funeral, feeling disconnected from the eulogy and the unfamiliar attendees. Seeking solace, she impulsively purchases a black dress from a charity shop and decides to attend another funeral, hoping to blend in and avoid any attention.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe novel is filled with warmth, humor, and piercing truths, offering a poignant portrayal of human emotions and the complexities of relationships. Through Pru's journey, readers are invited to reflect on their own lives, relationships, and the search for meaning and connection in a sometimes-isolating world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\\n                            \u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 490g\\n                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 162 x 243 x 35 (mm)\\n                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781472260529\\n                            \\n                          \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Deborah Moggach","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44097482490106,"sku":"9781472260529","price":13.67,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/90bd794ebdfdfcae16374123db768edf.jpg?v=1633488142","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/black-dress-by-the-author-of-the-best-exotic-marigold-hotel","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}