{"title":"Kurt Palka","description":"The Autumn of Madame Hélène is KURT PALKA's ninth novel, following the bestsellers The Piano Maker; Clara,  shortlisted for the Hammett Prize; The Hour of the Fox; and The Orphan Girl. His work has been published throughout the Commonwealth, and in nine countries across Europe and Asia.","products":[{"product_id":"the-autumn-of-madame-helene-paperback","title":"The Autumn of Madame Hélène - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeaturing the beloved character from \u003ci\u003eThe Piano Maker, \u003c\/i\u003e bestselling novelist Kurt Palka is back with a heart-wrenching story of courage, family, and enduring friendship.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Autumn of Madame Hélène\u003c\/i\u003e takes us back to the small town of St. Homais in Nova Scotia, Canada, where Hélène Giroux is dealing with many changes, among them the loss of her long-time partner, health issues, and disturbing professional difficulties. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHélène's resilience is tested further when she and her daughter, Claire, are stalked by Claire's violent ex-husband, Thomas. As Thomas's threats escalate, certain painful choices will need to be made. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTold with mesmerizing detail and compassion, here is an engrossing story about courage and family, and about difficult decisions with life-altering consequences.","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51375252013279,"sku":"9780771026362","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/DL58jBMgS49780771026362.webp?v=1789196760"}],"url":"https:\/\/blackandbarhe.com\/collections\/kurt-palka.oembed","provider":"Black \u0026 Barhe Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}