{"product_id":"big-love-and-war-horse-a-novel","title":"Big Love and War Horse: a novel","description":"In a world of hidden pasts and heartbreak, secrets run deep, grief shapes destinies, and two loyal dogs may be the only ones who know the truth in this Southern family saga.\n\nReaders’ Favorite 2025 Literary Fiction Silver Medal Winner!\n“Chitwood’s ability to draw readers into the emotional world of the Deacon family through the eyes of their dogs is both innovative and deeply moving.” —Literary Titan\nSet against the 1942 bombings off the North Carolina coast—where bootleggers fuel a hidden black market and social boundaries are challenged—fifteen-year-old Jonas and his younger sister, Kay, are coming of age after the sudden death of their mother. Only their dogs, Big Love and War Horse, know the family’s deepest secrets.\nThrough the intertwined stories of the Deacon family and their loyal animal companions, this historical family saga explores the private moments only our pets witness and the lengths they’ll go to protect the ones they love.\nWith their father lost in sorrow, Kay and Jonas must fend for themselves. Their aunt steps in to help, but the secrets she carries ignite a devastating crime that shakes the moral foundation of their rural community. As danger closes in, the siblings must navigate truth, sacrifice, and the painful journey toward adulthood.\nA deeply moving tale of grief, justice, resilience, and redemption, this coming-of-age novel celebrates the enduring power of the human spirit to rise above seemingly impossible circumstances.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: B0D5DLFCB8\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.B0D5DLFCB8.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Chitwood, Shallen Anne\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact  including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43719656603709,"sku":"BVV.B0D5DLFCB8.G","price":11.46,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/B0D5DLFCB8-0.jpg?v=1790376803","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/big-love-and-war-horse-a-novel","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}