{"product_id":"horatio-peabody-paperback","title":"Horatio Peabody - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAlex Cook\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHoratio Peabody\u003c\/i\u003e is a contemporary novella set in the fictional, seaside village of Caring Cove, Oregon. This fable tells the story of a lonely, nondescript hardware store clerk, who, as the last in a long line of Peabodys, is tasked with keeping the century-old, family business afloat. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHoratio's priorities change in a dramatic way when a strange child enters his life, and his intercourse with the humble, surrounding town takes on multiple layers of complexity. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs in his first two novels, \u003ci\u003eDonuts Are Meant to Be Eaten \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eOnly the Trying, \u003c\/i\u003ethe author explores modern day themes, with an emphasis on the disruption found at the intersection of rapid technological change and the natural world. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThroughout the tale the reader is offered both iconic symbols and references to popular culture, which provide a layered tapestry experience. The book is intended for those who enjoy a contemplative read, as well as for people who just want a good story.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 160\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.37 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 01, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67992833360093,"sku":"9798296187444","price":24.28,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/9867\/8237\/files\/9kLHy2pQpd9798296187444.webp?v=1790920313","url":"https:\/\/handfulofbooks.com\/products\/horatio-peabody-paperback","provider":"Handful of Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}