{"product_id":"the-caretaker-9781805301653","title":"The Caretaker","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eIn 1951, Jacob Hampton is disinherited by his wealthy parents for marrying Naomi, an uneducated hotel maid. He is called up to fight in Korea, leaving a pregnant Naomi behind. His lifelong friend, Blackburn Gant, an outsider due to childhood disease, takes care of her. A terrible act of deception derails their lives, but no secret can stay hidden forever. The Caretaker is a riveting story about friendship, family, and love. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 272 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 02 November 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Canongate Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne of the most celebrated American authors working today, The New York Times has acclaimed ONE OF THE NEW YORKER's BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR 2023. Set in 1951, the close-knit community of Blowing Rock, North Carolina, is unwelcoming to those who differ. Jacob Hampton, the son of wealthy parents, faces disinheritance when he marries Naomi, an uneducated hotel maid from out of town. His parents had greater aspirations for him. \u003cbr\u003eJacob is called up to fight in Korea, leaving a pregnant Naomi behind. His lifelong friend, Blackburn Gant, an outsider due to his childhood disease-altered appearance, becomes the only person he can trust to care for her. \u003cbr\u003eSlowly, the two outcasts form a bond, their friendship blossoming through small acts of kindness. However, their lives are derailed by a terrible act of deception. No secret can remain hidden forever. \u003cbr\u003eTender and luminous with truth, The Caretaker is a captivating story that explores the complexities of friendship, family dynamics, and the true meaning of love. It delves into the themes of sacrifice, forgiveness, and the power of human connection, leaving readers deeply moved and inspired.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 380g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 224 x 143 x 25 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781805301653\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eEdition number\u003c\/strong\u003e: Main\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ron Rash","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44734933205242,"sku":"9781805301653","price":12.13,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1699032956504_book.jpg?v=1699192547","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/the-caretaker-9781805301653","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}