{"title":"Books by F. Marion Crawford","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"9781771964531","title":"The Doll's Ghost","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorld-renowned cartoonist Seth returns with three new ghost stories for 2021.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen the Lady Gwendolen, age six, drops her doll down a staircase, her ladyship solemnly digs her fractured companion a grave. Luckily Mr Puckler, renowned doll doctor, thinks he can help—but when his daughter Else goes missing, he’s not sure whose voice he hears calling to him in the night.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56304073507189,"sku":"9781771964531","price":5.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781771964531_ae17fea0-87ca-4e43-aba4-be862d1436fa.jpg?v=1786024684"},{"product_id":"9789369078493","title":"The Witch of Prague A Fantastic Tale","description":"\"The Witch of Prague: A Fantastic Tale\" by F. Marion Crawford is a novel that delves into themes of love, loss, and the supernatural. The story follows a protagonist on a quest to find a lost love, whom they believe to have seen alive despite thinking them dead. The opening sets a somber and haunting atmosphere, as the protagonist experiences emotional turmoil within a grand Gothic church. Their desperation to reach the woman they believe to be their lost love intensifies as they are surrounded by a throng of people, with internal conflict mirrored in the vibrant music and ancient rituals of the scene. As the story unfolds, the protagonist becomes entangled with another character whose presence introduces mystical forces that add layers of complexity to their journey. The novel explores themes of unrequited love, the elusive nature of the past, and the tension between the known and the unknown, drawing the reader into an emotionally charged exploration of desire and the supernatural.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56310095544693,"sku":"9789369078493","price":17.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9789369078493_c3795f4f-a46d-4fb2-8e26-2215863bcfd0.jpg?v=1786032602"},{"product_id":"don-orsino","title":"Don Orsino","description":"Don Orsino by F. Marion Crawford delves into the complexities of family legacy and the transition from tradition to modernity in post-unification Italy. The protagonist, a young man from a noble family, navigates the challenges of living in Rome during a time of significant social and political change. The story explores the weight of familial expectations, particularly for those born into privilege, as the protagonist seeks his identity amidst these pressures. His coming-of-age journey is marked by internal conflict over his future and the role of his noble lineage. The emergence of new relationships, notably with an intriguing woman, serves as a catalyst for self-discovery and emotional development. At the core of the narrative is the tension between the pull of family duty and the allure of personal freedom, set against the backdrop of a society in flux. As the protagonist contemplates love and his place in the world, the story reflects broader questions about individual agency, societal expectations, and the evolving nature of identity in a rapidly changing society.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57495486300533,"sku":"9789369072187","price":18.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9789369072187.jpg?v=1786618155"},{"product_id":"marzios-crucifix-and-zoroaster","title":"Marzio'S Crucifix, And Zoroaster","description":"Marzio's Crucifix and Zoroaster is a collection of two novellas by F. Marion Crawford. The first novella, Marzio's Crucifix, tells the story of a sculptor who is commissioned to create a crucifix for a church. The sculptor, Marzio Pandolfi, is a talented artist, but he is also a complex and troubled man. He is haunted by the memory of his father, who was also a sculptor, and who died when Marzio was a child. Marzio is also struggling with his own personal demons, including his jealousy of his apprentice, Gianbattista Bordogni. As Marzio works on the crucifix, he begins to see the figure of Christ as a symbol of his own inner turmoil. The second novella, Zoroaster, tells the story of a young Persian priest who is sent to Rome to study philosophy. Zoroaster is a brilliant and idealistic young man, but he is also naive and inexperienced. In Rome, he is exposed to a world of luxury and decadence, and he begins to question his faith. Zoroaster eventually finds himself drawn to a beautiful young woman named Ione, and he begins to doubt the teachings of his religion. The two novellas are linked by their exploration of the themes of faith, doubt, and the human condition.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57495568449909,"sku":"9789358591538","price":17.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9789358591538.jpg?v=1786618243"}],"url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/collections\/author-f-marion-crawford.oembed","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}