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Discover the captivating novel 'Sorry' by acclaimed author Gail Jones. This BRAND NEW paperback edition (ISBN: 9781741666632) immerses readers in the remote outback of Western Australia during the tumultuous period of the Second World War. Engage with the poignant story of Nicholas Keene, an English anthropologist, his wife Stella, and their lonely daughter Perdita, who grows up far from ordinary influences.
Set in a desolate shack, Perdita's childhood unfolds among the whispers of the wilderness, overshadowed by her father's obsession with books and her mother's unstable mental state. The limited education rooted in Shakespeare shapes her world until friendship becomes her refuge. As Perdita bonds with Billy, a deaf and mute boy, and Mary, an Aboriginal girl, they create a sisterly connection that withstands the trials of their isolated lives.
Gail Jones masterfully weaves themes of loyalty, sacrifice, and the power of friendship throughout this exquisite novel, offering readers an evocative exploration of childhood and resilience. With 224 pages of rich storytelling and emotional depth, this book is a treasure for lovers of literary fiction.
This new release from RANDOM HOUSE AUSTRALIA (2008) ensures you'll enjoy a journey through intricate narrative and profound relationships. Order today and experience the beauty of 'Sorry'. Fast shipping options available for your convenience.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781741666632
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2008
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE AUSTRALIA
Pages: 224
Description:
This is a story that can only be told in a whisper ...
This is a story that can only be told in a whisper ...
In the remote outback of Western Australia during the Second World War, English anthropologist Nicholas Keene and his wife, Stella, raise a lonely child, Perdita. Her upbringing is far from ordinary- in a shack in the wilderness, with a distant father burying himself in books and an unstable mother whose knowledge of Shakespeare forms the backbone of the girl's limited education.
Emotionally adrift, Perdita becomes friends with a deaf and mute boy, Billy, and an Aboriginal girl, Mary. Perdita and Mary come to call one another sister and to share a very special bond. They are content with life in this remote corner of the globe, until a terrible event lays waste to their lives.
Through this exquisite story of Perdita's troubled childhood, Gail Jones explores the values of friendship, loyalty and sacrifice with a brilliance that has already earned her numerous accolades for her previous novels, Dreams of Speaking and Sixty Lights.
Set in a desolate shack, Perdita's childhood unfolds among the whispers of the wilderness, overshadowed by her father's obsession with books and her mother's unstable mental state. The limited education rooted in Shakespeare shapes her world until friendship becomes her refuge. As Perdita bonds with Billy, a deaf and mute boy, and Mary, an Aboriginal girl, they create a sisterly connection that withstands the trials of their isolated lives.
Gail Jones masterfully weaves themes of loyalty, sacrifice, and the power of friendship throughout this exquisite novel, offering readers an evocative exploration of childhood and resilience. With 224 pages of rich storytelling and emotional depth, this book is a treasure for lovers of literary fiction.
This new release from RANDOM HOUSE AUSTRALIA (2008) ensures you'll enjoy a journey through intricate narrative and profound relationships. Order today and experience the beauty of 'Sorry'. Fast shipping options available for your convenience.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781741666632
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2008
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE AUSTRALIA
Pages: 224
Description:
This is a story that can only be told in a whisper ...
This is a story that can only be told in a whisper ...
In the remote outback of Western Australia during the Second World War, English anthropologist Nicholas Keene and his wife, Stella, raise a lonely child, Perdita. Her upbringing is far from ordinary- in a shack in the wilderness, with a distant father burying himself in books and an unstable mother whose knowledge of Shakespeare forms the backbone of the girl's limited education.
Emotionally adrift, Perdita becomes friends with a deaf and mute boy, Billy, and an Aboriginal girl, Mary. Perdita and Mary come to call one another sister and to share a very special bond. They are content with life in this remote corner of the globe, until a terrible event lays waste to their lives.
Through this exquisite story of Perdita's troubled childhood, Gail Jones explores the values of friendship, loyalty and sacrifice with a brilliance that has already earned her numerous accolades for her previous novels, Dreams of Speaking and Sixty Lights.