{"product_id":"9780061429491","title":"Bel Canto","description":"\u003cp\u003eSomewhere in South America at the home of the country's vice president, a lavish birthday party is being held in honor of Mr. Hosokawa, a powerful Japanese businessman. Roxanne Coss, opera's most revered soprano, has mesmerized the guests with her singing. It is a perfect evening—until a band of terrorists breaks in, taking the entire party hostage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut what begins as a life-threatening scenario slowly evolves into something quite different. Friendship, compassion, and the chance for great love lead the characters to forget the real danger that has been set in motion and cannot be stopped.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnn Patchett has written a novel that is as lyrical and profound as it is unforgettable. \u003cb\u003eBel Canto\u003c\/b\u003e is a virtuoso performance by one of our best and most important writers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47046779863280,"sku":"9780061429491","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780061429491_p0.jpg?v=1763620885","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780061429491","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}