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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781741146127
Year: 2005
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Pages: 400
Discover a momentous tale in *The White Earth*, winner of the 2005 Miles Franklin Literary Award, that intricately weaves themes of family, legacy, and the haunting echoes of the past. On a vivid spring day in 1992, young William witnesses a massive mushroom cloud in the sky, sparking a journey through childhood marked by tragedy, mystery, and an overwhelming quest for understanding. After the loss of his father and the struggles of his mother, William finds himself in the care of his enigmatic uncle at Kuran House—a symbol of decline and family history that holds dark secrets.
This powerful narrative plunges readers into a rich tapestry of Australian life and history, encapsulating the spirit of resilience against adversity. The intertwining destinies of William, his uncle, and the ghosts of their lineage create a riveting read that explores the weight of heritage and the quest for personal identity. As the story unfolds, the turning tides of hope and despair reveal the complex nature of familial bonds. Perfect for fans of literary fiction, *The White Earth* is a haunting and thought-provoking tale that leaves an indelible mark.
Experience the beauty of storytelling at its finest in this contemporary classic, filled with vivid imagery and profound insights. Order your copy today and delve into this extraordinary exploration of the Australian landscape and human emotion.
Delivery Information: Fast shipping across New Zealand. Orders typically ship within 1-2 business days.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781741146127
Year: 2005
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Pages: 400
Description:
Winner of the 2005 Miles Franklin Literary Award
One spring day in late 1992, when William was halfway between his eighth birthday and his ninth, he looked out from the back verandah of his home and saw, huge in the sky, the mushroom cloud of a nuclear explosion. He stared at it, wondering. The thunderhead was dirty black, streaked with billows of grey. It rolled and boiled as it climbed into the clear blue day, casting a vast shadow upon the hills beyond. But there was no sound, no rumble of an explosion. William was aware of the smell of burning . . . but it was a good smell, a familiar smell. The smell of grass, of wheat, of the farm itself.
His father dead by fire and his mother plagued by demons of her own, William is cast upon the charity of his unknown uncle - an embittered old man encamped in the ruins of a once great station homestead, Kuran House. It's a baffling and sinister new world for the boy, a place of decay and secret histories. His uncle is obsessed by a long life of decline and by a dark quest for revival, his mother is desperate for a wealth and security she has never known, and all their hopes it seems come to rest upon William's young shoulders. But as the past and present of Kuran Station unravel and merge together, the price of that inheritance may prove to be the downfall of them all. The White Earth is a haunting, disturbing and cautionary tale.
'The novel is beautifully structured, filled with parallels and reverberations which come back to haunt and illuminate the reader as the story unfolds.' - Katharine England, Adelaide Advertiser
'A great Australia
ISBN: 9781741146127
Year: 2005
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Pages: 400
Discover a momentous tale in *The White Earth*, winner of the 2005 Miles Franklin Literary Award, that intricately weaves themes of family, legacy, and the haunting echoes of the past. On a vivid spring day in 1992, young William witnesses a massive mushroom cloud in the sky, sparking a journey through childhood marked by tragedy, mystery, and an overwhelming quest for understanding. After the loss of his father and the struggles of his mother, William finds himself in the care of his enigmatic uncle at Kuran House—a symbol of decline and family history that holds dark secrets.
This powerful narrative plunges readers into a rich tapestry of Australian life and history, encapsulating the spirit of resilience against adversity. The intertwining destinies of William, his uncle, and the ghosts of their lineage create a riveting read that explores the weight of heritage and the quest for personal identity. As the story unfolds, the turning tides of hope and despair reveal the complex nature of familial bonds. Perfect for fans of literary fiction, *The White Earth* is a haunting and thought-provoking tale that leaves an indelible mark.
Experience the beauty of storytelling at its finest in this contemporary classic, filled with vivid imagery and profound insights. Order your copy today and delve into this extraordinary exploration of the Australian landscape and human emotion.
Delivery Information: Fast shipping across New Zealand. Orders typically ship within 1-2 business days.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781741146127
Year: 2005
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Pages: 400
Description:
Winner of the 2005 Miles Franklin Literary Award
One spring day in late 1992, when William was halfway between his eighth birthday and his ninth, he looked out from the back verandah of his home and saw, huge in the sky, the mushroom cloud of a nuclear explosion. He stared at it, wondering. The thunderhead was dirty black, streaked with billows of grey. It rolled and boiled as it climbed into the clear blue day, casting a vast shadow upon the hills beyond. But there was no sound, no rumble of an explosion. William was aware of the smell of burning . . . but it was a good smell, a familiar smell. The smell of grass, of wheat, of the farm itself.
His father dead by fire and his mother plagued by demons of her own, William is cast upon the charity of his unknown uncle - an embittered old man encamped in the ruins of a once great station homestead, Kuran House. It's a baffling and sinister new world for the boy, a place of decay and secret histories. His uncle is obsessed by a long life of decline and by a dark quest for revival, his mother is desperate for a wealth and security she has never known, and all their hopes it seems come to rest upon William's young shoulders. But as the past and present of Kuran Station unravel and merge together, the price of that inheritance may prove to be the downfall of them all. The White Earth is a haunting, disturbing and cautionary tale.
'The novel is beautifully structured, filled with parallels and reverberations which come back to haunt and illuminate the reader as the story unfolds.' - Katharine England, Adelaide Advertiser
'A great Australia