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Discover the enthralling narrative of *On a Bright Hillside in Paradise*, a masterpiece by the acclaimed author, renowned for winning the 2022 Penguin Literary Prize. This trade paperback (UK) edition, published in 2023 by RANDOM HOUSE AUSTRALIA, beckons readers into the rugged beauty of Tasmania, presenting a poignant tale of resilience and faith. Set against the backdrop of a farm called Paradise, this novel intricately weaves together five unique perspectives, shedding light on the lives of convict descendants who navigate their hard-scrabble existence. With the arrival of Christian Brethren evangelists, the community is thrust into a whirlwind of revival meetings, forcing them to confront profound questions about faith, family, and identity.
Immerse yourself in the vivid storytelling that illuminates the deep connections between the characters and their landscape. Each voice in *On a Bright Hillside in Paradise* reveals the struggle for dignity and the pursuit of dreams amid adversities. The author, Higgs, skillfully depicts a close-knit community striving for healing and home-making in the bush, going beyond the stoic narrative of pioneer life. This novel challenges preconceived notions about history, offering a stirring portrayal of survival against the odds. Perfect for readers seeking literary fiction filled with emotional depth and cultural richness, this book is a treasure for any bookshelf.
Order now and enjoy fast delivery to ensure you don’t miss out on this brilliant literary work that celebrates the human spirit and the beauty of pastoral life!
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781761049736
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2023
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE AUSTRALIA
Description:
From the winner of the 2022 Penguin Literary Prize.
A jewel of a novel- luminous, vivid, and deftly shaped.
'FIONA McFARLANE'
Told from five different points of view, each one revealing something different, On a Bright Hillside in Paradise, tells the story of a family of convict descendants in the back-blocks of Tasmania, on a farm in a place called Paradise. They lead hard-scrabble lives. The drama begins when strangers arrive, Christian Brethren evangelists who hold big revival meetings in local barns.
On a Bright Hillside in Paradise tackles big questions of faith and family but remains grounded in the dreams and strivings of its beautifully drawn characters. Higgs takes lives that history might have judged as small and imbues them with immense dignity and complex and compelling inner lives.
Avoiding the myth of the 'frontier pioneer' On a Bright Hillside in Paradise instead shows how these convict descendants wanted nothing more than to retreat to the bush to heal from their trauma, developing a deep love of the landscape in the process.
At its heart the novel is about a close-knit community, and home-making in the bush. Despite injuries, losses, deaths, and near-starvation the family survives.
Immerse yourself in the vivid storytelling that illuminates the deep connections between the characters and their landscape. Each voice in *On a Bright Hillside in Paradise* reveals the struggle for dignity and the pursuit of dreams amid adversities. The author, Higgs, skillfully depicts a close-knit community striving for healing and home-making in the bush, going beyond the stoic narrative of pioneer life. This novel challenges preconceived notions about history, offering a stirring portrayal of survival against the odds. Perfect for readers seeking literary fiction filled with emotional depth and cultural richness, this book is a treasure for any bookshelf.
Order now and enjoy fast delivery to ensure you don’t miss out on this brilliant literary work that celebrates the human spirit and the beauty of pastoral life!
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781761049736
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2023
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE AUSTRALIA
Description:
From the winner of the 2022 Penguin Literary Prize.
A jewel of a novel- luminous, vivid, and deftly shaped.
'FIONA McFARLANE'
Told from five different points of view, each one revealing something different, On a Bright Hillside in Paradise, tells the story of a family of convict descendants in the back-blocks of Tasmania, on a farm in a place called Paradise. They lead hard-scrabble lives. The drama begins when strangers arrive, Christian Brethren evangelists who hold big revival meetings in local barns.
On a Bright Hillside in Paradise tackles big questions of faith and family but remains grounded in the dreams and strivings of its beautifully drawn characters. Higgs takes lives that history might have judged as small and imbues them with immense dignity and complex and compelling inner lives.
Avoiding the myth of the 'frontier pioneer' On a Bright Hillside in Paradise instead shows how these convict descendants wanted nothing more than to retreat to the bush to heal from their trauma, developing a deep love of the landscape in the process.
At its heart the novel is about a close-knit community, and home-making in the bush. Despite injuries, losses, deaths, and near-starvation the family survives.