Description
Embark on a gripping journey with 'River Run,' a captivating historical drama set in the heart of rural Australia. This compelling narrative unfolds over the course of a week in January 1951, immersing readers in the life of Eleanor Webber, who returns to her family's expansive sheep property in western New South Wales after a tumultuous year in Sydney. As she seeks solace from a failed romance, Eleanor is quickly drawn into the chaotic world of the shearing season, with over 25,000 sheep awaiting preparation. With her half-brother Robbie acting more like a guardian than a child, tensions escalate as he plays dangerous games and becomes fixated on the notion of an impending invasion. The arrival of the affluent Margaret Winslow and her husband adds further complexity, complicating family dynamics against the backdrop of a looming storm. As a mysterious stranger approaches, secrets unravel and a single moment changes everything for the Webber family. Perfect for readers who cherish rich storytelling reminiscent of Judy Nunn and Colleen McCullough, 'River Run' offers an unputdownable experience filled with drama, suspense, and human emotion. Secure your copy of this enthralling tale in B-format paperback, lovingly published by Random House Australia in 2017. Delivery is available across New Zealand, ensuring your book arrives swiftly at your doorstep to ignite your passion for historical fiction.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780857989468
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2017
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE AUSTRALIA
Pages: 432
Description:
Taking place over just one week, River Run is an unputdownable rural drama from the bestselling author of The Bark Cutters and Wild Lands.
Perfect for fans of Judy Nunn and Colleen McCullough, River Run is a stunning historical novel set in remote Western New South Wales.
It is January 1951, and after a year away Eleanor Webber has returned home to River Run, her family's sprawling sheep property in western New South Wales. Fleeing a failed love affair back in Sydney, she hopes for some time and space to heal.
But with shearing of over 25,000 sheep about to commence, and the infamous and moneyed Margaret Winslow and her husband Keith staying in the main house as her mother's guests, that dream is quickly dashed.
More worryingly, her half-brother Robbie is increasingly running wild, playing tricks on his governess, antagonising the jackeroos and obsessing about a communist invasion. Though only eleven, Robbie has appointed himself guardian of the property and, in his treehouse by the river, he readies for an imminent attack. Armed with a gun.
Then, with a storm looming and tensions rising in the shearing shed, a mysterious stranger appears on the horizon.
And in one disastrous moment young Robbie entangles Eleanor in a situation that will have serious repercussions for every member of the Webber family . . .
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780857989468
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2017
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE AUSTRALIA
Pages: 432
Description:
Taking place over just one week, River Run is an unputdownable rural drama from the bestselling author of The Bark Cutters and Wild Lands.
Perfect for fans of Judy Nunn and Colleen McCullough, River Run is a stunning historical novel set in remote Western New South Wales.
It is January 1951, and after a year away Eleanor Webber has returned home to River Run, her family's sprawling sheep property in western New South Wales. Fleeing a failed love affair back in Sydney, she hopes for some time and space to heal.
But with shearing of over 25,000 sheep about to commence, and the infamous and moneyed Margaret Winslow and her husband Keith staying in the main house as her mother's guests, that dream is quickly dashed.
More worryingly, her half-brother Robbie is increasingly running wild, playing tricks on his governess, antagonising the jackeroos and obsessing about a communist invasion. Though only eleven, Robbie has appointed himself guardian of the property and, in his treehouse by the river, he readies for an imminent attack. Armed with a gun.
Then, with a storm looming and tensions rising in the shearing shed, a mysterious stranger appears on the horizon.
And in one disastrous moment young Robbie entangles Eleanor in a situation that will have serious repercussions for every member of the Webber family . . .