{"product_id":"much-more-the-man","title":"Much More the Man","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003ePhilip, an English teacher nearing retirement, encounters Jane, a lost love from 40 years ago, and struggles with new temptations and powerful memories. Will it all end in tragedy? \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e                                                            \u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e                              \u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 200 pages\u003cbr\u003e                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 28 June 2021\u003cbr\u003e                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Book Guild Publishing Ltd\u003cbr\u003e                          \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePhilip, an English teacher nearing retirement in Worcester, finds himself grappling with a melancholic sentiment as another academic year draws near. Reflecting on his life, he realizes that while he has been happy and successful, it has been unremarkable. He often compares himself to the characters in the literature he has taught, yearning for a more exciting existence.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this introspective state, Philip unexpectedly encounters Jane, a lost love from his past who abruptly cut ties with him 40 years ago after they performed in an outdoor production of \"Macbeth\" and \"Lady Macbeth\" in Jersey in 1977.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe sudden reappearance of Jane in Philip's life brings forth a whirlwind of emotions and temptations. He is drawn to her once again, rekindling old feelings and memories. However, as he navigates this new chapter, he is plagued by powerful recollections of their past relationship, which was filled with both joy and tragedy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe question remains: Will this reunion ultimately lead to a tragic end, or will Philip find a way to overcome the challenges and embrace a new chapter in his life? The story unfolds with suspense and emotional depth, as Philip grapples with the complexities of his past and present.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e                            \u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 312g                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 138 x 215 x 20 (mm)                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781913551971                                                      \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stephan Le Marchand","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44094498439418,"sku":"9781913551971","price":6.36,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/9d96ac865d461c9e495c2ff71c12a154.jpg?v=1629688646","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/much-more-the-man","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}