{"product_id":"a-discovery-of-strangers","title":"A Discovery of Strangers","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"28\" data-end=\"442\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eA Discovery of Strangers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eRudy Wiebe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is a richly detailed historical novel inspired by the true story of Sir John Franklin’s 1820 Arctic expedition through Canada’s northern wilderness. Blending history with powerful storytelling, Rudy Wiebe explores the meeting of vastly different cultures as European explorers struggle to survive in an unfamiliar and unforgiving land.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"444\" data-end=\"822\"\u003eTold through multiple perspectives, including Indigenous voices and the expedition members themselves, the novel captures the hardships, misunderstandings, and moments of humanity that arise during this dangerous journey. Themes of survival, communication, trust, and cultural discovery are woven throughout the story, creating a thoughtful and deeply moving reading experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"824\" data-end=\"1028\"\u003eWinner of the Governor General’s Award for Fiction, \u003cem data-start=\"876\" data-end=\"902\"\u003eA Discovery of Strangers\u003c\/em\u003e is celebrated for its vivid writing, emotional depth, and unique exploration of Canadian history and Indigenous perspectives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"824\" data-end=\"1028\"\u003ePaperback, Very Good\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rudy Wiebe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53174404415785,"sku":"280837B","price":8.25,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0857\/9435\/7545\/files\/a-discovery-of-strangers-5036453.webp?v=1778799547","url":"https:\/\/thebookstore.ca\/products\/a-discovery-of-strangers","provider":"The Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}