‘The most extraordinary writer – a rare talent' NIKKI GEMMELL, internationally bestselling author‘A lyrical and mesmerising mythic quest story’ SUNDAY EXPRESS
‘Extravagantly beautiful writing’ ADELAIDE ADVERTISER
‘Unputdownable’ SYDNEY MORNING HERALD
1942 – Japanese bombs rain down in Darwin, Australia.
Motherless Molly Hook, the gravedigger’s daughter, turns to the road, seeking the deep-country sorcerer who put a curse on her family.
By her side are the most unlikely travelling companions: Greta, a razor-tongued actress, and Yukio, a fallen Japanese fighter pilot.
As they journey from the vine forests to Australia’s wild and magical monsoon lands, they will encounter grave danger and discover true love…
Immerse yourself in a love letter to Australia from its best-loved writer.
- ISBN13 9780008438371
- Publish Date 13 May 2021 (first published 29 September 2020)
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 7 April 2022
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
- Imprint The Borough Press
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 464
- Language English
- URL http://harpercollins.co.uk