{"product_id":"the-burying-beetle-ebook","title":"The Burying Beetle","description":"\u003c!-- One-line hook --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA luminous, life‑affirming novel about courage, wonder and the fierce joy of living every moment as if it matters.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Tagline --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeet Gussie — twelve years old, full of imagination, and determined to embrace life despite a heart condition that threatens to cut it short.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Access Your Content --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #ddd; padding: 16px; border-radius: 6px; background: #f9f9f9; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eAccess Your Content in Seconds\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003col style=\"margin-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eComplete your purchase on our store.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDownload \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thegreyhill.com\/pages\/the-grey-hill-app\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Grey Hill App\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e (free).\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eLog in using the same email from checkout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eYour ebook will appear instantly in your library.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ol\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #555;\"\u003eAll content is securely delivered through our app and not offered as a Shopify download.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- About the Ebook --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Ebook\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Burying Beetle\u003c\/strong\u003e introduces Gussie, a twelve‑year‑old girl settling into a ramshackle cliff‑top home above St Ives. She has a life‑threatening heart condition — but she refuses to let it define her. Instead, she approaches each day with humour, curiosity and a fierce zest for life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBecause she knows her time may be short, Gussie notices everything: the light on the sea, the quirks of her new home, the small wonders of the world that others overlook. Her vivid, imaginative voice draws readers into a renewed sense of wonder, reminding us how extraordinary the ordinary can be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHeartwarming and heartrending, this is a story of courage, joy and the fragile beauty of being alive. Once you’ve met Gussie, you won’t forget her — and you’ll never take life for granted again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Reviews --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCritical Praise\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Atmospheric and beguiling… written with a precision that guards it from sentimentality.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e— Helen Dunmore\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Acutely observed, tender, funny and very moving.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e— Michael Foreman\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Gussie fairly fizzles with vitality… I hope her story sells a trillion, zillion copies.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e— Michael Bayley\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Quite beautifully done… I ignored hunger pangs to finish it in great sadness.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e— Sue Baker, Publishing News\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShortlisted for the Branford Boase Award\u003c\/strong\u003e • \u003cstrong\u003eSelected for the WH Smith New Talent Initiative\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Why You'll Love This Ebook --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love This Ebook\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA beautifully written, emotionally rich novel\u003c\/strong\u003e that balances humour and heartbreak.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA unique, unforgettable narrator\u003c\/strong\u003e whose voice fizzes with life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA celebration of wonder\u003c\/strong\u003e in the everyday world.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for readers of literary fiction\u003c\/strong\u003e, YA crossover, and heartfelt contemporary stories.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA standout Luath Press title\u003c\/strong\u003e recognised for its craft, warmth and emotional impact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- About the Author --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnn Kelley\u003c\/strong\u003e is a photographer and prize‑winning poet who once nearly played cricket for Cornwall. She has published poetry collections, photographic works and an audio book of cat stories. She lives on the edge of a cliff in Cornwall with her husband and cats, where they have survived a flood, a landslip, a lightning strike and even the roof blowing off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- Publication Details --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePublication Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Luath Press\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e —\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrint Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e — (Ebook edition)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN (Ebook):\u003c\/strong\u003e 9781909912489\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ebook\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCategories:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fiction \/ Literary Fiction \/ Contemporary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- FAQ --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I access my ebook?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDownload \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thegreyhill.com\/pages\/the-grey-hill-app\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Grey Hill App\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and log in using the same email you used at checkout. 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