{"product_id":"the-coast-road-by-alan-murrin","title":"The Coast Road by Alan Murrin","description":"\u003cp\u003eSet against the rugged and evocative backdrop of County Donegal in the year 1994, The Coast Road by Alan Murrin captures the intricate dance between personal ambition and societal constraints. At the heart of this gripping narrative is Colette Crowley, a spirited and unconventional writer whose bold choices have ignited whispers from Dublin to her quaint hometown. Her decision to leave behind her family in pursuit of love with a married man in Dublin scandalised those around her. Now, as she returns, the reasons for her sudden comeback are shrouded in mystery, leaving the village to speculate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA remarkable exploration of human resilience and societal judgement, the novel recounts Colette's struggle to reintegrate into a community that is less than welcoming. The spectre of her past haunts her return, with her estranged husband unyieldingly withholding access to her children. The imminent legalisation of divorce in Ireland offers a glimmer of hope, yet Colette remains trapped between the remnants of her old life and the elusive freedom she once sought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn her quest for redemption and reconnection, Colette finds an unexpected ally in Izzy, a local housewife whose life appears rooted in domesticity. Their burgeoning friendship becomes a conduit for change as both women embark on a transformative journey. For Colette, it's a path to self-discovery and possible reconciliation; for Izzy, however, it is a journey that leads toward unforeseen tragedy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Book Express","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43174199066698,"sku":"6095j","price":13.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0618\/9101\/8826\/files\/6095j.jpg?v=1766355473","url":"https:\/\/www.bookexpress.nz\/products\/the-coast-road-by-alan-murrin","provider":"Book Express","version":"1.0","type":"link"}