Description
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781761045103
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2021
Publisher: Penguin Australia Pty Ltd
Pages: 480
Discover the breathtaking new novel, The Beautiful Mother, from the internationally bestselling author of The Rain Queen and Congo Dawn. Set against the stunning backdrop of Tanzania, this captivating story follows Essie Lawrence, an archaeologist's wife whose life changes dramatically after a chance encounter. In a moment of impulsiveness, she promises to care for a baby girl until the rains arrive, unraveling her structured life at the Magadi Research Camp.
As Essie's heart opens to the joys and challenges of motherhood, she immerses herself in the ancient wisdom of the Hadza, the last hunter-gatherer tribe in East Africa. This heartfelt journey leads her to re-examine profound memories of her own mother and the island of Tasmania where her roots lie. The Beautiful Mother is an exquisite tale woven with themes of love, sacrifice, and the bonds of family.
This poignant narrative raises questions about reality, identity, and what it means to truly let go. For every parent and reader alike, this novel resonates deeply across time and culture, exploring the fundamental connections that unite humanity.
With 480 pages of heartfelt storytelling, The Beautiful Mother is not just a book; it’s an unforgettable exploration of the nature of love and belonging. Experience this moving drama delivered right to your door, offering FREE shipping on orders over $100. Join Essie on her transformative journey today!
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781761045103
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2021
Publisher: Penguin Australia Pty Ltd
Pages: 480
Description:
The breathtaking new novel from the internationally bestselling author of The Rain Queen and Congo Dawn.
'You are her mother at this moment. The future is another time.'
In a remote corner of Tanzania, Essie Lawrence lives with her husband in an archaeologist's camp. One morning a chance encounter with two strangers sees her making a rash promise. When she returns home to the research base, she has a baby in her arms. Essie is to care for the little girl until the coming of the rains. And then hand her back.
The organised world of Magadi Research Camp is turned upside down. As her heart opens up to new life, Essie is drawn into the ancient wisdom of the Hadza, the last hunter-gatherer tribe in East Africa. And she is led back to memories of her own mother and her first home on the island of Tasmania, at the far end of the world. But there is a price to pay. Essie's marriage, her career - everything she's worked for - is put at risk.
On the shores of the flamingo lake, personal stories are played out alongside the Lawrences' quest to find the origins of the human species. Nightmares and dreams go hand in hand as past and present merge. What is real and what will turn to dust? And after a season of being a mother, will Essie be able to survive the hardest challenge of all? To love, and then let go ...
An exquisite and heart-piercing story of one woman's bond with a baby, The Beautiful Mother will resonate with every parent, crossing time, place and culture. It is an unforgettable exploration of what it really means to be a member of the human family, revealing the deep need
ISBN: 9781761045103
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2021
Publisher: Penguin Australia Pty Ltd
Pages: 480
Discover the breathtaking new novel, The Beautiful Mother, from the internationally bestselling author of The Rain Queen and Congo Dawn. Set against the stunning backdrop of Tanzania, this captivating story follows Essie Lawrence, an archaeologist's wife whose life changes dramatically after a chance encounter. In a moment of impulsiveness, she promises to care for a baby girl until the rains arrive, unraveling her structured life at the Magadi Research Camp.
As Essie's heart opens to the joys and challenges of motherhood, she immerses herself in the ancient wisdom of the Hadza, the last hunter-gatherer tribe in East Africa. This heartfelt journey leads her to re-examine profound memories of her own mother and the island of Tasmania where her roots lie. The Beautiful Mother is an exquisite tale woven with themes of love, sacrifice, and the bonds of family.
This poignant narrative raises questions about reality, identity, and what it means to truly let go. For every parent and reader alike, this novel resonates deeply across time and culture, exploring the fundamental connections that unite humanity.
With 480 pages of heartfelt storytelling, The Beautiful Mother is not just a book; it’s an unforgettable exploration of the nature of love and belonging. Experience this moving drama delivered right to your door, offering FREE shipping on orders over $100. Join Essie on her transformative journey today!
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781761045103
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2021
Publisher: Penguin Australia Pty Ltd
Pages: 480
Description:
The breathtaking new novel from the internationally bestselling author of The Rain Queen and Congo Dawn.
'You are her mother at this moment. The future is another time.'
In a remote corner of Tanzania, Essie Lawrence lives with her husband in an archaeologist's camp. One morning a chance encounter with two strangers sees her making a rash promise. When she returns home to the research base, she has a baby in her arms. Essie is to care for the little girl until the coming of the rains. And then hand her back.
The organised world of Magadi Research Camp is turned upside down. As her heart opens up to new life, Essie is drawn into the ancient wisdom of the Hadza, the last hunter-gatherer tribe in East Africa. And she is led back to memories of her own mother and her first home on the island of Tasmania, at the far end of the world. But there is a price to pay. Essie's marriage, her career - everything she's worked for - is put at risk.
On the shores of the flamingo lake, personal stories are played out alongside the Lawrences' quest to find the origins of the human species. Nightmares and dreams go hand in hand as past and present merge. What is real and what will turn to dust? And after a season of being a mother, will Essie be able to survive the hardest challenge of all? To love, and then let go ...
An exquisite and heart-piercing story of one woman's bond with a baby, The Beautiful Mother will resonate with every parent, crossing time, place and culture. It is an unforgettable exploration of what it really means to be a member of the human family, revealing the deep need