{"product_id":"ours-9781803510774","title":"Ours","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eSaint, a conjure woman, travels the South in the mid-1800s, annihilating plantations and liberating enslaved people through purposeful violence and magic. She founds a town called Ours, surrounded by a magical border, where the townsfolk become neighbours, friends, and lovers. Two mysterious strangers, Frances and Joy, appear, crossing the invisible border from the outer world. Saint's lost past and fateful present begin to coalesce, threatening the safety of Ours. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 592 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 22 February 2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Granta Publications Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the mid-1800s, Saint, an enigmatic and powerful conjure woman, travels the South, annihilating plantations and liberating enslaved individuals through purposeful violence and powerful magic. She establishes a town named Ours, surrounded by an impenetrable magical border raised by her powers, which makes it invisible to the outer world. Saint's mission is to eradicate slavery, to cleanse the minds of her charges and to ensure their safety forever.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnder Saint's watchful eye, the townsfolk form a close-knit community, becoming neighbors, friends, and lovers. They build each other's homes and care for each other's children. They experience love and grief together. However, two mysterious strangers, Frances and Joy, inexplicably cross the invisible border from the outer world, bringing with them Saint's lost past and fateful present.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs these two worlds collide, Saint's mission is put to the ultimate test. Will she be able to save Ours, or will it be exposed to a world that would destroy it? Williams' debut novel is a sweeping epic that delves into the complexity of freedom, exploring the aftermath of slavery and the power of community. Saint's journey is filled with magic, mystery, and heartache, as she navigates the treacherous waters of her past and present.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOurs is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the strength of community. It is a story that reminds us of the importance of empathy, compassion, and the pursuit of justice. Phillip B. Williams has crafted a beautiful and ambitious novel that will leave readers eagerly anticipating his next masterpiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 692g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 223 x 143 x 50 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781803510774\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Phillip B. Williams","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":45226608918778,"sku":"9781803510774","price":13.55,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1708708555001_book.jpg?v=1708805679","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/ours-9781803510774","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}