{"title":"Mary Lawson","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"mary-lawson-4-books-collection-set-fiction-paperback","title":"Mary Lawson 4 Books Collection Set - Crow Lake, A Town Called Solace \u0026 More - Fiction - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCrow Lake\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Other Side of the Bridge\u003cbr\u003e\nRoad Ends\u003cbr\u003e\nA Town Called Solace\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\nPublisher: Vintage\u003cbr\u003e\nCategory: Fiction \/ Family Saga \/ Literary Fiction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDiscover the quietly devastating, beautifully observed novels of Mary Lawson in this four-book paperback collection. Set against the rugged backdrops of rural Northern Ontario, these interlinked tales of family, loss, loyalty and reinvention have captivated readers and critics worldwide. From \u003cem\u003eCrow Lake\u003c\/em\u003e to the Booker Prize-shortlisted \u003cem\u003eA Town Called Solace\u003c\/em\u003e, this set brings together some of the finest contemporary Canadian literary fiction in one collectable bundle for devoted readers and newcomers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMary Lawson's novels return again and again to the small, close-knit communities of Northern Ontario, where silence can be as loud as any confession and the past is never far from the surface. \u003cem\u003eCrow Lake\u003c\/em\u003e follows the Morrison siblings, haunted since childhood by the sudden death of their parents, as old wounds resurface and choices made long ago threaten to unravel a fragile peace. \u003cem\u003eThe Other Side of the Bridge\u003c\/em\u003e traces two brothers, Arthur and Jake, whose rivalry and buried resentments play out across decades of hardship. \u003cem\u003eRoad Ends\u003c\/em\u003e centres on Megan Cartwright, the only daughter in a large, chaotic family, who finally leaves small-town life behind for London in 1966 — only to find the family she left unravelling without her. \u003cem\u003eA Town Called Solace\u003c\/em\u003e, Lawson's most celebrated novel, weaves together the lives of a missing teenage girl, a grieving elderly neighbour and a mysterious new arrival, in a story about found family and unexpected connection. Together, these four novels showcase Lawson's hallmark style: spare, compassionate prose; richly drawn small-town settings; and an unerring eye for the complexities of family life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour full-length novels by acclaimed author Mary Lawson in one paperback set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes Booker Prize-shortlisted \u003cem\u003eA Town Called Solace\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect for fans of literary fiction, family sagas and small-town drama\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal gift for book clubs and lovers of character-driven storytelling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand new condition — ready to read or gift straight away\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMary Lawson was born and raised in a small farming community in Ontario, Canada, and has lived in England since the late 1960s. Her debut novel, \u003cem\u003eCrow Lake\u003c\/em\u003e, became an international bestseller and was followed by \u003cem\u003eThe Other Side of the Bridge\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eRoad Ends\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eA Town Called Solace\u003c\/em\u003e, which was shortlisted for the 2021 Booker Prize. Lawson's fiction is known for its vivid evocation of rural Canadian life and its deep understanding of family bonds under strain. She continues to write from her home in England.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFour beautifully written, emotionally rich novels from one of Canada's most celebrated storytellers, bundled together in brand-new paperback condition — a wonderful way to explore Mary Lawson's acclaimed body of work or treat a fellow book lover to a thoughtful gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: Cover design may vary slightly from the image shown as this reflects the UK paperback edition currently in stock.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mary Lawson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58356284883326,"sku":"PLD26911","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0642\/4549\/8093\/files\/mary-lawson-crow-lake-paperback-cover.jpg?v=1793613320"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.letsbuybooks.com\/collections\/mary-lawson.oembed","provider":"Lets Buy Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}