{"product_id":"book-akg6","title":"Nora Webster","description":"\u003cb\u003e2015 Audie Award Finalist for Literary Fiction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom one of contemporary literature’s bestselling, critically acclaimed, and beloved authors: a “luminous” novel (Jennifer Egan, \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e) about a fiercely compelling young widow navigating grief, fear, and longing, and finding her own voice—“heartrendingly transcendent” (\u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt forty, Nora Webster is newly widowed, left with four children and not nearly enough money. Maurice, the love of her life, had once saved her from a stifling existence—but now he's gone, and Nora fears she may be pulled back into a world she fought hard to leave behind. In a small Irish town where privacy is a luxury, Nora tries to keep her sorrow private—even as her young sons silently mourn the father they barely understand is missing.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eAs she wrestles with fear, anger, and identity, Nora reveals a complex interior life—wounded and secretive, yet capable of astonishing empathy and strength. When she rediscovers her passion for singing, Nora begins a quiet transformation, finding solace, connection, and a sense of self that she had long buried.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eShortlisted for the 2016 Audie Award for Literary Fiction and celebrated as “a perfect work of fiction” (\u003ci\u003eLos Angeles Times\u003c\/i\u003e), \u003ci\u003eNora Webster\u003c\/i\u003e is a powerful and intimate look at grief, motherhood, and female independence. For fans of \u003ci\u003eBrooklyn\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Testament of Mary\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eVinegar Hill\u003c\/i\u003e, this novel is a deeply moving addition to the best of Irish literary fiction and an unforgettable story for book clubs and lovers of emotionally resonant stories.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“Miraculous…Tóibín portrays Nora with tremendous sympathy and understanding” (\u003ci\u003eThe Washington Post\u003c\/i\u003e). \u003ci\u003eNora Webster \u003c\/i\u003eis a masterpiece of quiet power, perfect for fans of character-driven fiction and literary explorations of personal transformation.","brand":"Simon \u0026 Schuster Audio","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":49347373891888,"sku":"BDakg6","price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Audio CD [40]","offer_id":49347373957424,"sku":"40akg6","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/akg6-Square-cover.jpg?v=1773679498","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-akg6","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}