Sorry

Dive into the masterpiece of human experience with this gripping tale set in the remote outback of Western Australia during the Second World War. 'Sorry' by Gail Jones is an evocative novel that intricately weaves themes of friendship, loyalty, and emotional resilience. The story follows young Perdita, raised by her parents—an English anthropologist, Nicholas Keene, and his wife, Stella—in an isolated wilderness. This unique upbringing shapes her world, filled with the whispers of Shakespeare as her mother's limited education echoes in their shack. Perdita’s life takes an unexpected turn when she befriends Billy, a deaf and mute boy, and Mary, an Aboriginal girl, forging a sisterly bond that stands resilient against tragedy. As the tale unfolds, readers are taken on an emotional journey showcasing the power of relationships in the face of adversity. This compelling narrative is not just a story of a child's troubled upbringing, but a profound exploration of human connection in the most trying of circumstances. Ideal for fans of literary fiction, Gail Jones delivers a touching account that resonates with themes of sacrifice and the indelible spirit of childhood. With 224 pages of profound storytelling published by Random House Australia in 2008, 'Sorry' is a must-read for those seeking depth and emotion in their literature. Enjoy FREE shipping on this brand new B-format paperback (ISBN: 9781741666632). Please note this item does not qualify for combined shipping with other products, and shipping may take up to 10 days.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781741666632
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2008
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE AUSTRALIA
Pages: 224


Description:
"This is a story that can only be told in a whisper ... In the remote outback of Western Australia during the Second World War, English anthropologist Nicholas Keene and his wife, Stella, raise a lonely child, Perdita. Her upbringing is far from ordinary- in a shack in the wilderness, with a distant father burying himself in books and an unstable mother whose knowledge of Shakespeare forms the backbone of the girl's limited education. Emotionally adrift, Perdita becomes friends with a deaf and mute boy, Billy, and an Aboriginal girl, Mary. Perdita and Mary come to call one another sister and to share a very special bond. They are content with life in this remote corner of the globe, until a terrible event lays waste to their lives. Through this exquisite story of Perdita's troubled childhood, Gail Jones explores the values of friendship, loyalty and sacrifice with a brilliance that has already earned her numerous accolades for her previous novels, Dreams of Speaking and Sixty Lights."

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