{"product_id":"the-names-by-florence-knapp","title":"The Names By Florence Knapp","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe extraordinary novel that asks: Can a name change the course of a life?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the wake of a catastrophic storm, Cora sets off with her nine-year-old daughter, Maia, to register the birth of her son. Her husband, Gordon, respected in the community but a controlling presence at home, intends for her to follow a long-standing family tradition and name the baby after him. But when faced with the decision, Cora hesitates....\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpanning thirty-five years, what follows are three alternate and alternating versions of their lives, shaped by Cora's last-minute choice of name. In richly layered prose, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Names\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003eexplores the painful ripple effects of domestic abuse, the messy ties of family, and the possibilities for autonomy and healing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThrough a prism of what-ifs, Florence Knapp invites us to consider the \"one ... precious life\" we are given. Full of hope, this is the story of three names, three versions of a life, and the infinite possibilities that a single decision can spark. It is the story of one family and love's endless capacity to endure, no matter what fate has in store.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Bookery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58182049399168,"sku":null,"price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/4550\/8480\/files\/image_533f2ee5-e326-4e7b-993c-81b88227c688.jpg?v=1780143660","url":"https:\/\/www.thebookeryuk.co.uk\/products\/the-names-by-florence-knapp","provider":"The Bookery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}