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Introducing a compelling literary masterpiece, *Cusp*, a brand new novel published by UWA Publishing in 2018. With an ISBN of 9781760800048, this captivating story weaves a darkly humorous yet poignant tale that resonates deeply with readers. Set against the backdrop of time and place, *Cusp* explores the profound emotional landscape of its two central characters, Lena Hawkins and Mavis Hawkins, offering a reflection on what we value, our connection to home, and the thin line between life and death.
Lena, a woman weary from her past, returns from New York to Perth on a sweltering day in 1990. Mavis, her mother, is poised at a transformative moment, preparing to unveil long-held secrets to her daughter. As Mavis desperately tries to help Lena recognize what truly matters in life, the haunting echoes of Lena's former life threaten to overshadow their present. This poignant narrative delves into themes of family, identity, and the struggle for understanding between generations.
Whether you're seeking a thought-provoking read or a heartfelt exploration of life's complexities, *Cusp* delivers an unforgettable experience that will linger in your thoughts long after the last page is turned.
Enjoy free shipping on this item. 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: 9781760800048
Year: 2018
Publisher: UWA Publishing
Description:
Dark, funny and poignant, Cusp explores the profound impact of time and place on the lives of two women, and questions the things we value, the places we call home, and the spaces between life and death.
On a hot, hard day in 1990, Lena Hawkins reluctantly returns from New York. In Perth, Mavis Hawkins feels as if she has spent her whole life waiting.
But now her wait is over. Her only daughter is about to land, and she must tell her the truth.
While Mavis struggles to make her daughter see what is right before her eyes, Lena's past hounds her, threatening to obscure the present and the future.
Lena, a woman weary from her past, returns from New York to Perth on a sweltering day in 1990. Mavis, her mother, is poised at a transformative moment, preparing to unveil long-held secrets to her daughter. As Mavis desperately tries to help Lena recognize what truly matters in life, the haunting echoes of Lena's former life threaten to overshadow their present. This poignant narrative delves into themes of family, identity, and the struggle for understanding between generations.
Whether you're seeking a thought-provoking read or a heartfelt exploration of life's complexities, *Cusp* delivers an unforgettable experience that will linger in your thoughts long after the last page is turned.
Enjoy free shipping on this item. 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: 9781760800048
Year: 2018
Publisher: UWA Publishing
Description:
Dark, funny and poignant, Cusp explores the profound impact of time and place on the lives of two women, and questions the things we value, the places we call home, and the spaces between life and death.
On a hot, hard day in 1990, Lena Hawkins reluctantly returns from New York. In Perth, Mavis Hawkins feels as if she has spent her whole life waiting.
But now her wait is over. Her only daughter is about to land, and she must tell her the truth.
While Mavis struggles to make her daughter see what is right before her eyes, Lena's past hounds her, threatening to obscure the present and the future.