{"product_id":"9780452283282","title":"Sister Noon","description":"Author: Fowler, Karen Joy\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9780452283282\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Penguin Group USA\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 28 May 2002\u003cbr\u003ePages: 336\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLoosely based in historical fact,\u003ci\u003eSister Noon\u003c\/i\u003eis a wryly funny, playfully mysterious, and totally subversive novel from the\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of\u003ci\u003eThe Jane Austen Book Club\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eLizzie Hayes, a member of the San Francisco elite, is a seemingly docile, middle-aged spinster praised for her volunteer work with the Ladies Relief and Protection Society Home, or \"The Brown Ark\". All she needs is the spark that will liberate her from the ruling conventions. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen the wealthy and well-connected, but ill-reputed Mary Ellen Pleasant shows up at the Brown Ark, Lizzie is drawn to her.  It is the beautiful, but mysterious Mary Ellen, an outcast among the women of the elite because of her notorious past and her involvement in voodoo, who will eventually hold the key to unlocking Lizzie's rebellious nature.","brand":"Print on demand - Ships in 1 to 3 months","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47421528342686,"sku":"UBD-9780452283282","price":49.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9780452283282.jpg?v=1780548510","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9780452283282","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}