Description
Embark on a journey through the heart of Australia with 'A Distant Journey' by bestselling author Di Morrissey. This captivating novel, set against the beautiful landscapes of the Riverina, invites readers into the life of Cindy, who makes a life-changing decision in 1962 by leaving her college life in Palm Springs to marry Murray Parnell, an Australian grazier. As she acclimatizes to her new reality at Kingsley Downs sheep station, she confronts the challenges of love, family, and the unpredictable nature of the wool industry.
With 400 pages of vivid storytelling, Morrissey paints a picture of resilience as Cindy battles natural disasters and her own feelings of being an outsider in her new environment. Discover the mysteries haunting the Parnell family, unfold the layers of this gripping tale, and revel in the rich tapestry of Australian life. The themes of courage, love, and personal growth resonate throughout this engaging narrative, making it a must-read for fans of literary fiction and those seeking heartfelt stories.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781760559441
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2017
Publisher: Pan Macmillan Australia
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781760559441
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2017
Publisher: Pan Macmillan Australia
Pages: 400
Description:
Celebrating 25 years as Australia's favourite storyteller with new novel Before the Storm out now.
Di Morrissey's, A Distant Journey is a tribute to the real Australia she knows so well.
In 1962 Cindy drops out of college to impulsively marry Australian grazier Murray Parnell, moving from the glamorous world of Palm Springs, California, to an isolated sheep station on the sweeping plains of the Riverina in New South Wales.
Cindy is flung into a challenging world at Kingsley Downs station. While facing natural disasters and the caprices of the wool industry, Cindy battles to find her place in her new family and continues to feel like an outsider. As she adjusts to her new life, Cindy realises that the Parnells are haunted by a mystery that has never been solved. When she finally uncovers the shocking truth, her discovery leads to tragedy and Cindy finds herself fighting to save the land that she has grown to love as her own.
PRAISE FOR A DISTANT JOURNEY
"One of Morrissey's best tales yet." Australian Women's Weekly
"A sense of place ... the sweep of history, the winds of change which blow through the towns and cities, the forests and farms, the cold mountain ranges and the hot, dry deserts ... fill her books." West Australian
With 400 pages of vivid storytelling, Morrissey paints a picture of resilience as Cindy battles natural disasters and her own feelings of being an outsider in her new environment. Discover the mysteries haunting the Parnell family, unfold the layers of this gripping tale, and revel in the rich tapestry of Australian life. The themes of courage, love, and personal growth resonate throughout this engaging narrative, making it a must-read for fans of literary fiction and those seeking heartfelt stories.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781760559441
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2017
Publisher: Pan Macmillan Australia
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781760559441
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2017
Publisher: Pan Macmillan Australia
Pages: 400
Description:
Celebrating 25 years as Australia's favourite storyteller with new novel Before the Storm out now.
Di Morrissey's, A Distant Journey is a tribute to the real Australia she knows so well.
In 1962 Cindy drops out of college to impulsively marry Australian grazier Murray Parnell, moving from the glamorous world of Palm Springs, California, to an isolated sheep station on the sweeping plains of the Riverina in New South Wales.
Cindy is flung into a challenging world at Kingsley Downs station. While facing natural disasters and the caprices of the wool industry, Cindy battles to find her place in her new family and continues to feel like an outsider. As she adjusts to her new life, Cindy realises that the Parnells are haunted by a mystery that has never been solved. When she finally uncovers the shocking truth, her discovery leads to tragedy and Cindy finds herself fighting to save the land that she has grown to love as her own.
PRAISE FOR A DISTANT JOURNEY
"One of Morrissey's best tales yet." Australian Women's Weekly
"A sense of place ... the sweep of history, the winds of change which blow through the towns and cities, the forests and farms, the cold mountain ranges and the hot, dry deserts ... fill her books." West Australian