{"product_id":"2026100006189-secondhand-against-the-grain","title":"Against The Grain","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good. Jacket: Worn\/faded, with some chipping and wear to edges and corners. No major tears but dust jacket shows age-related deterioration. Page Condition: Yellowed with age, consistent with a vintage hardcover. Markings: Name stamped on fep. Binding: Appears intact and solid. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAgainst the Grain is an Australian novel by Gordon Reid that charts the struggles of individuals navigating the social and economic pressures of mid-twentieth century Queensland life. Set against the backdrop of a sun-baked Australian country town — rendered vividly through its telegraph poles, timber buildings, and dusty streets — the narrative captures the tensions between conformity and independence in a tightly knit community. Reid writes with a sharp, observational eye, presenting characters who push back against the expectations of their time and place. The novel stands as a quietly powerful piece of Australian regional fiction, illustrating the universal human drive to live on one's own terms.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48956441985243,"sku":"2026100006189-SECONDHAND","price":20.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/d57f0fa7-4cf9-4a03-b27a-4f25abcccb10.png?v=1783501112","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026100006189-secondhand-against-the-grain","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}