{"product_id":"2026200007798-secondhand-the-emerald-peacock","title":"The Emerald Peacock","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good                          \u003cbr\u003eJacket: Worn\/faded, no tears\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good                  \u003cbr\u003eMarkings: No markings\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSet against the sweeping, sun-scorched landscapes of colonial India, The Emerald Peacock is a richly atmospheric historical romance that chronicles the passionate and perilous journey of Alexa, a young woman drawn into a world of intrigue, danger, and forbidden desire. Katharine Gordon paints a vivid portrait of a society caught between tradition and upheaval, where palace politics, tribal loyalties, and the tensions of the British Raj collide with breathtaking intensity. The narrative follows Alexa as she uncovers the treacherous undercurrents of power and love in a land both beautiful and unforgiving, her fate intertwined with that of a proud and enigmatic ruler. Gordon writes with lush, evocative prose that transports the reader to a world of jeweled courts and dangerous secrets, delivering a story that is as sensuous as it is suspenseful. Fans of sweeping romantic epics set in exotic historical locales will find this novel an utterly immersive and compelling read.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48887922688219,"sku":"2026200007798-SECONDHAND","price":12.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/68a52570-ad26-4cd0-908c-49395b83612a.png?v=1781749414","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026200007798-secondhand-the-emerald-peacock","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}