{"product_id":"9781916725317","title":"Mother of Sorrows","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA masterful psychological mystery novel about the unbearable weight of maternal love, and the silences that shape a nation. In the quiet aftermath of Split's tourist season, the city is shaken by the brutal murder of 17-year-old Viktorija.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs the investigation unfolds, suspicion falls on Mario, a withdrawn young man whose mother, Katja, and sister, Ines, grapple with the possibility of his guilt. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKatja's maternal instincts drive her to shield her son at all costs, while Ines is torn between loyalty and a quest for truth. Through the perspectives of Katja, Ines, and the diligent yet overlooked detective Zvone, \u003ci\u003eMother of Sorrows\u003c\/i\u003e delves into the complexities of familial bonds, moral dilemmas, and the shadows of Croatia's past. Jurica Pavičić crafts a haunting narrative that intertwines personal tragedy with societal critique, painting a portrait of a nation still healing from its historical wounds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jurica Pavicic","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback Trade paperback (US)","offer_id":44325818466484,"sku":"9781916725317","price":27.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/5072\/8116\/files\/BNCImageAPI_206b1f7f-4ba7-47ce-a0a3-3d23f2729576.jpg?v=1785418745","url":"https:\/\/runningthegoat.com\/products\/9781916725317","provider":"Running the Goat Books \u0026 Broadsides","version":"1.0","type":"link"}