An epic tale of unsettlement, history, myth, art and love - and of a small boy lost in the Australian desert. From the prize-winning author of The Night Guest and The High Places.
Fiona McFarlane Books
Fiona McFarlane delves into the intricacies of American fiction, with a particular focus on nostalgia, shaping her perceptive exploration of the human condition. Her prose navigates themes of identity and memory, employing a distinct style that immerses readers in profound emotional and psychological landscapes. McFarlane skillfully weaves together past and present, crafting narratives that resonate long after the final page. Her work stands as a testament to the power of storytelling and its capacity to reveal hidden truths about ourselves.
An elderly Australian woman lets a mysterious and possibly sinister caretaker into her beach-side home and into her life.
Winner of the International Dylan Thomas Prize 2017: a scintillating story collection by the young Australian author of the Guardian First Book Award- shortlisted novel The Night Guest.
A gripping collection of linked short stories about the reverberations of a serial killer's crimes in the lives of everyday people. From the acclaimed author of The Sun Walks Down and The High Places.