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Discover a masterfully crafted collection of stories in this compelling trade paperback by acclaimed Australian author Josephine Rowe. Delve into 208 pages of heartbreak, travel, and seduction, where characters traverse the boundaries of their known worlds, offering readers a poignant exploration of human experience. Whether it’s the perspective of an agoraphobic French émigré grappling with unsettling realities or a young couple lost in the Montreal winter, each story captivates with rich narratives that reveal the complexities of life. Experience the evocative settings ranging from the Catskill Mountains to New South Wales, highlighting the profound connection between place and identity. With its gripping prose and insightful themes of love and departure, this book is a must-have for fans of literary fiction and contemporary storytelling. Perfect for readers seeking compelling travel narratives and emotional depth, this collection showcases Rowe's exceptional talent. Enjoy FREE shipping with your order. Please note that combined shipping for other products is not available with this item, and allow up to 10 days for delivery.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781863959933
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2019
Publisher: Black Inc
Pages: 208


Description:
A masterful collection of heartbreak, travel and seduction from an internationally acclaimed Australian author.

These superbly crafted stories follow the fates of characters who, by choice or by force, are travelling beyond the boundaries of their known worlds. We meet them negotiating reluctant departures, navigating uncertain returns or biding the disquieting calm that often precedes decisive action.

An agoraphobic French emigre watches disturbing terrorist footage as she minds a dog named Chavez. A young couple weather the interiority of a Montreal winter, more attuned to the illicit goings-on of their neighbours than to their own hazy, unfolding futures. A Melbourne writer of real-estate listings reflects on the stifling power of shared history as she wonders what life might be like over the fence. Other stories play out in places just beyond the brink of familiarity- flooded townships and distant lakes, sunlit woodlands or paths bright with ice, places of unpredictable access and spaces scrubbed from maps.

From the Catskill Mountains to New South Wales, the abandoned island outports of Newfoundland to the sprawl of an Australian metropolis, this scintillating collection from one of Australia's most gifted writers shows us how the places we inhabit shape us in ways both remote and intimate.

Praise for Josephine Rowe
'Her gorgeous, precise language encourages inner storms.' The New York Times Book Review

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