{"product_id":"return-to-paradise-stories-9780812986778","title":"Return to Paradise: Stories","description":"James A. Michener, the master of historical fiction, revisits the scenes of his first great work, \u003ci\u003eTales of the South Pacific, \u003c\/i\u003e the Pulitzer Prize winner that brought him international acclaim. In this sequel collection, Michener once again evokes the magic of the extraordinary isles in the Pacific--from Fiji and Guadalcanal to New Zealand and Papua New Guinea--through stories that burst with adventure, charm, and local color. For Michener's many fans around the globe, \u003ci\u003eReturn to Paradise \u003c\/i\u003eis a precious second look at a land of enchantment by one of the most gifted storytellers of the twentieth century. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eReturn to Paradise\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"A brilliant book and a worthy successor to \u003ci\u003eTales of the South Pacific\u003c\/i\u003e.\"\u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003eThe Atlanta Constitution\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"This is a book that should be read by everyone. . . . All who have seen the South Pacific will find on every page the odors of frangipani, copra, blood, and beer.\"\u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"There's drama and pathos and adventure and humanity . . . and a very high degree of excellence. Michener can write.\"\u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Dial Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/07\/2015\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780812986778\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 448\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.00lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.20h x 5.50w x 1.10d","brand":"James A. Michener","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36644459806876,"sku":"9780812986778","price":16.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_109adb1a-9969-4d9c-b31a-3865da0ece44.jpg?v=1603858679","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/return-to-paradise-stories-9780812986778","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}