Coming Rain

Discover the captivating world of 'Coming Rain', a compelling narrative set against the backdrop of Western Australia’s wheatbelt. This trade paperback edition, published in 2015 by The Text Publishing Company, invites readers into the life of Lew McLeod, who has spent years shearing sheep and navigating the challenges of a hard life. Join Lew and his mentor, Painter Hayes, as they engage in the intricate art of sheep shearing, characterized by vivid descriptions and a deep exploration of friendship and resilience. 'Coming Rain' is a poignant tale of love, uncertainty, and the profound satisfaction derived from hard work done with care. With 320 pages of gripping storytelling, this book captivates the essence of rural Australia and the intricate lives within it. Perfect for fans of Australian literature and those intrigued by stories of masculinity and the bonds formed through toil, this book is a must-have for your collection. Experience Stephen Daisley’s lucid prose that beautifully captures the rhythm of rural life and the weight of choices made. Order your brand new copy today and enjoy FREE shipping directly to your doorstep! Please note that for this item, combined shipping with other products is not available, and please allow up to 10 days for delivery.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781922182029
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2015
Publisher: The Text Publishing Company
Pages: 320


Description:
They returned to the main part of the shed and it was Lew's turn to sharpen his cutters. The woolshed now bright and well lit. Painter walked to his stand and connected the handpiece to the down-rod. He drizzled oil over the comb and the cutter, adjusted the tension and pulled the rope to engage the running gear. The handpiece buzzed and he studied it for a moment, pulled the rope again to disengage the running gear. Repeated the process with his spare handpiece. Filled the oil can and stepped to the catching-pen door, leaned on it and looked at the sheep in the pen. Lit a cigarette, waiting for Lew. Western Australia, the wheatbelt. Lew McLeod has been travelling and working with Painter Hayes since he was a boy. Shearing, charcoal burning - whatever comes. Painter made him his first pair of shoes. It's a hard and uncertain life but it's the only one he knows. But Lew's a grown man now. And with this latest job, shearing for John Drysdale and his daughter Clara, everything will change. Stephen Daisley writes in lucid, rippling prose of how things work, and why; of the profound satisfaction in hard work done with care, of love and friendship and the damage that both contain.

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