Absolution Creek

Dive into a captivating Australian saga with this compelling B-format paperback published by Random House Australia. 'Absolution Creek' is a beautifully woven narrative that explores the themes of love, loss, and resilience across two generations in the rugged Australian outback. Experience the journey of nineteen-year-old Jack Manning, who yearns for a life beyond his humble beginnings. When he seizes the opportunity to manage a sheep property 800 miles from Sydney in 1923, he enters a world filled with challenges and unforeseen twists. The arrival of a young girl, Squib Hamilton, sets off a chain reaction of devastating events that will echo through time. Fast forward forty years, and Cora Hamilton fights to keep Absolution Creek afloat, haunted by her past and ostracized by her community. This gripping rural tale is not just about survival; it explores the human spirit facing adversity. With 528 pages of enthralling storytelling, this book is a must-read for fans of historical fiction set in Australia. Ideal for readers interested in rural sagas, historical romance, and tales of redemption. Get your copy today and unravel the secrets of Absolution Creek, where the past meets the present in a compelling quest for forgiveness and understanding. Enjoy FREE shipping on this exquisite book, making it a perfect addition to your reading collection. Please note, combined shipping for other products is not available with this item. Allow up to 10 days for delivery.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781864712827
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2013
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE AUSTRALIA
Pages: 528


Description:
"One man lost her. One man died for her. And one would kill for her ... From Nicole Alexander, the 'heart of Australian storytelling', comes a sweeping rural saga spanning two generations. In 1923 nineteen-year-old Jack Manning watches the construction of the mighty Harbour Bridge and dreams of being more than just a grocer s son. So when he s offered the chance to manage Absolution Creek, a sheep property 800 miles from Sydney, he seizes the opportunity. But outback life is tough, particularly if you re young, inexperienced and have only a few textbooks to guide you. Then a thirteen-year-old girl, Squib Hamilton, quite literally washes up on his doorstep setting in motion a devastating chain of events Forty years later and Cora Hamilton is waging a constant battle to keep Absolution Creek in business. She s ostracized by the local community and hindered by her inability to move on from the terrible events of her past, which haunt her both physically and emotionally. Only one man knows what really happened in 1923. A dying man who is riding towards Absolution Creek, seeking his own salvation From the gleaming foreshores of Sydney Harbour to the vast Australian outb

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