The Roadhouse

Discover a thrilling tale of mystery and suspense set against the captivating backdrop of Australia’s outback in this bestselling novel. When aspiring actress Charlie Carver returns to her family's remote roadhouse after her cousin Annabelle's untimely death, she confronts long-buried family secrets and strained relationships. Set in the iconic Australian landscape east of Alice Springs, this riveting story delves deep into themes of family, loss, and the quest for truth. As Charlie grapples with her mother Molly’s unexpected health crisis, she is thrust into the heart of the family’s struggling business and a web of intrigue that challenges her understanding of Annabelle's life and death. With vivid characters like the charming local stockman Mike and a gripping plot that unfolds with every turn, readers are taken on a perilous journey that will keep them on the edge of their seats. This compelling outback mystery is penned by Australia's beloved rural writer, known for her authentic voice and ability to weave together the threads of suspense and emotion. Perfect for fans of rural fiction and mystery novels, this trade paperback edition is a must-have for your collection. Enjoy FREE shipping on this brand new novel from a reputable publisher, Penguin Australia. Step into the world of 'The Roadhouse' and unravel the secrets hidden in the heart of the bush.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780143794196
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2019
Publisher: Penguin Australia Pty Ltd
Pages: 336


Description:
When aspiring actress Charlie Carver learns that her cousin Annabelle has died, she immediately leaves Melbourne to fly home to the remote family roadhouse east of Alice Springs. It has been years since her last visit and her relationship with her mother, Molly, is strained but Charlie is determined to patch up their differences.

The reunion, however, is interrupted when Molly suffers a heart attack. With her mother airlifted out for life-saving surgery, Charlie is left to take the reins of the struggling family business, alongside friends old and new, including the captivating local stockman Mike.

The authorities declare Annabelle to have taken her own life, but when a woman's body turns up at an abandoned mine site, Charlie begins to wonder what else is being covered up, and why.

Beginning a search for the truth, a perilous bush chase unfolds that threatens her own life, causing Charlie to wonder whether she ever knew Annabelle at all...

From the bestselling author of The Heartwood Hotel comes the suspenseful new outback mystery from Australia's authentic rural writer and beloved voice of the bush.

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