Hope Farm

Discover the poignant narrative of ***Hope Farm*** by Peggy Frew, a breathtaking literary work that captures the essence of childhood, identity, and the consequences of truth. Set in the winter of 1985, this compelling Australian fiction novel unfolds within the unique backdrop of a rural hippie commune, where Silver's mother, Ishtar, seeks a fresh start with the charming Miller. But as they navigate the complexities of their new life, young Silver finds herself caught in the turmoil of adult tensions that reveal the fragility of family and friendship.

Spanning 352 pages, ***Hope Farm*** explores deep themes of belonging, survival, and the often painful journey from innocence to experience. As she grapples with her own understanding of love and trust, Silver learns that the lines between childhood and adulthood are often blurred, leading to devastating revelations. With elegant prose and rich character development, this novel invites readers into a world filled with raw emotions and unforgettable moments.

Accolades for ***Hope Farm*** include praise from award-winning authors like Chris Womersley and Carys Bray, highlighting its absorbing narrative and the insightful exploration of long-kept secrets. Perfect for fans of contemporary Australian literature, this trade paperback edition (ISBN: 9781925106572) is a must-have for any book lover's collection. Enjoy the benefit of ***FREE shipping*** on your order, and embrace a story that resonates with the essence of growing up and the intricate web of human relationships.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781925106572
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2015
Publisher: Scribe Publications
Pages: 352


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'They were inescapable, the tensions of the adult world - the fraught and febrile aura that surrounded Ishtar and those in her orbit, that whined and creaked like a wire pulled too tight.'

It is the winter of 1985. Hope Farm sticks out of the ragged landscape like a decaying tooth, its weatherboard walls sagging into the undergrowth. Silver's mother, Ishtar, has fallen for the charismatic Miller, and the three of them have moved to the rural hippie commune to make a new start.

At Hope, Silver finds unexpected friendship and, at last, a place to call home. But it is also here that, at just thirteen, she is thrust into an unrelenting adult world - and the walls begin to come tumbling down, with deadly consequences.

Hope Farm is a devastatingly beautiful story about the broken bonds of childhood, and the enduring cost of holding back the truth.


'Completely absorbing. Hope Farm is elegant, tender, and very wise.'
-Chris Womersley, award-winning author of Bereft and Cairo

'Absorbing ... A beautifully-told story of courage and survival, Hope Farm is about growing up, belonging, and long-kept secrets.'
-Carys Bray, author of A Song for Issy Bradley

'Peggy Frew's novel, Hope Farm, tells an original tale, drawing into the body of Australian literary fiction, a world between the cracks. Peggy's voice is contemporary, her observations sharp and sensitive. Hope Farm describes the cycle of loss and damage when there are no boundaries to protect us.'
-Sofie Laguna, author of The Eye of the Sheep, 2015 Miles Franklin Literary Award winner

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