{"product_id":"godchildren-paperback","title":"Godchildren - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eNicholas Coleridge\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAll the godchildren, looking back on that fateful dinner, remembered it in the same way: the vacant wooden throne at the head of the table, the huge array of wine glasses and water glasses that were always a feature of dining at any of Marcus' houses, the sense of expectation and dread that hung over them like a cloud of mustard gas. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn his magnificent island home overlooking the sea, the great tycoon Marcus Brand plays host to his six godchildren. But soon, secrets will be revealed that dramatically alter the tone of this holiday weekend, and all will have to confront a web of betrayals and lies spanning four decades... \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEach from a different background, the godchildren grew up enthralled by their godfather: Charlie, fascinated by Marcus's wealth; Mary, whose life is blighted by tragedy; Jamie, feckless but utterly charming; Saffron, stunningly beautiful but unaware of her power over men; Abigail, insecure and gauche; and Stuart, who is torn between admiration and hatred for his capitalist godfather. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eGodchildren\u003c\/i\u003e is an epic tale; powerful, engrossing, and impossible to put down. With his trademark blend of wicked satire and impeccable writing, Coleridge has created gloriously jaw dropping portrait of the British upper crust.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNicholas Coleridge\u003c\/b\u003e is managing director of Condé Nast in Britain, the magazine publishing house that includes Vogue, Tatler, House \u0026amp; Garden and Vanity Fair. His bestselling novels have been published in twelve languages. He lives in England with his family.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 560\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.4 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 15, 2009\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42134454042759,"sku":"9780312604820","price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/4992619f5a6acc8eef31a93d103f7ef0.webp?v=1732641956","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/godchildren-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}