Sarah Drummond crafts compelling narratives often set against the backdrop of the sea and Australia's past. Her work draws deeply from real experiences, including commercial fishing and the challenging journeys of early settlers. Drummond possesses a powerful narrative style that immerses readers in the distinct environments and atmospheres of her stories. She demonstrates a profound interest in uncovering and illuminating lesser-known facets of Australian history and the individuals central to these events.
The narrative celebrates the lives of sea-dogs, fisherwomen, oystermen, and storytellers, weaving tales of fishing adventures and rivalries. Through the lens of an apprentice fisherwoman, it explores the challenges and experiences of life on the water, highlighting both the triumphs and the elusive nature of the catch. Drummond's writing captures the essence of maritime culture and the rich tapestry of stories that emerge from it.
"Divine Love: The Art of the Nativity explores the ways in which the birth of Christ, at the heart of the Christian mystery, has been depicted from the earliest times. The book is thematic rather than chronological. Here Sarah Drummond explores the legends and traditions that have played into the way artists have visualised the Nativity. She discovers how, and why, the images and the elements that are shown evolved have. We learn about the essential ingredients concerning the Nativity and about the layers of meaning that the images reveal; and how have artists found ways to express both the human and the Divine natures of the Christ Child"--Back cover
Divine Conception: The Art of the Annunciation asks the questions: How to evoke the invisible in the visible? How to convey the divine in the human?Focussing on twelve specific aspects of the Annunciation (for instance, where Mary is reading, or where Joseph is present at the event), the book explores images (paintings, illuminated manuscripts, ivories, mosaics, sculpture, wall paintings, metal work) in the context of the period when they were made. Each chapter reflects on contemporaneous treatises, sermons, patron's requirements, devotional practices, artistic conventions, theological concerns, that informed the artist and his audience.The works of art discussed relate to the Latin West from the earliest times, with a cut-off date towards the middle of the 16th century.