This House of Grief

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The narrative centers on the tragic events of Father's Day 2005, when Robert Farquharson's car plunged into a dam, resulting in the drowning of his three sons. Garner meticulously chronicles the ensuing court case that captivated Australia, exploring themes of grief, justice, and the complexities of human emotion. Through various perspectives, including her own, she examines the criminal justice system's intricacies and the community's pain, creating a profound portrait of loss and the quest for closure in the aftermath of tragedy.