{"product_id":"the-sandcastle-by-iris-murdoch-3524ae","title":"The Sandcastle by Iris Murdoch","description":"\u003cp\u003eA sparklingly profound novel about the conflict between love and loyalty  The quiet life of schoolmaster Bill Mor and his wife Nan is disturbed when a young woman, Rain Carter, arrives at the school to paint the portrait of the headmaster. Mor, hoping to enter politics, becomes aware of new desires. A complex battle develops, involving love, guilt, magic, art, and political ambition. Mor's teenage children and their mother fight discreetly and ruthlessly against the invader. The Head, himself disenchanted, advises Mor to seize the girl and run. The final decision rests with Rain. Can a great love be purchased at too high a price?  Editorial Reviews  Of the novelists who have made their bow since the war she seems to be the most remarkable. -Raymond Mortimer - From the Publisher\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Book Express","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41843906641994,"sku":"3524ae","price":7.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0618\/9101\/8826\/files\/3524ae.jpg?v=1764506916","url":"https:\/\/www.bookexpress.nz\/products\/the-sandcastle-by-iris-murdoch-3524ae","provider":"Book Express","version":"1.0","type":"link"}