The Aunts' House

Discover the enchanting novel set in wartime Sydney, 'The Aunts' House' by Elizabeth Stead. This compelling story, published in 2019, invites readers to step into the life of Angel Martin, a recently orphaned girl who navigates her new reality in a quirky boarding house filled with vibrant and eccentric characters. From the flamboyant Winifred Varnham to the mathematically gifted Barnaby Grange, Angel finds companionship amidst the challenges posed by her feisty landlady, Missus Potts. Resilient and determined, Angel seeks acceptance and belonging even when her maiden aunts, Clara and Elsa, reject her due to family grievances. The backdrop of 1942 Sydney serves not only as a setting but also as a reflection of the resilience of youth in tumultuous times. Elizabeth Stead's masterful storytelling blends nostalgia with humor, making Angel's journey both relatable and inspiring. This trade paperback edition features 288 pages of evocative prose that captures the essence of friendship, loss, and the quest for identity. Ideal for readers who enjoy heartfelt historical fiction, 'The Aunts' House' promises to captivate and charm. Experience this seminal work and savor a piece of literary history with our FREE shipping offer. Delve into the rich storytelling by grabbing your copy today, although please note that combined shipping with other products is not available.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780702260353
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2019
Publisher: University of Queensland Press
Pages: 288


Description:
Sydney, 1942.

Recently orphaned, Angel Martin moves into a boarding house populated by an assortment of eccentric and colourful characters. She's befriended by the gregarious Winifred Varnham - a vision in exotic fabrics - and the numerically gifted Barnaby Grange. But not everyone is kind and her scrimping landlady, Missus Potts, is only the beginning of Angel's troubles.

Angel refuses to accept her fate. She is determined to forge a sense of belonging despite rejection from her two maiden aunts, Clara and Elsa, who blame Angel's mother for their brother's death. Her Sunday visits to the aunts' house by the Bay expand her world in ways she couldn't have imagined.

Elizabeth Stead brings her classic subversive wit and personal insight to this nostalgic portrait of wartime Sydney. In Angel Martin, she has created a singular and irrepressible character. A true original.

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