The Heartwood Hotel

Explore the captivating narrative of 'The Heartwood Hotel', a stirring tale set in the heart of the Australian outback. This trade paperback delves into the life of Lyn and Adam Portman as they navigate the challenges of keeping their beloved hotel afloat in the nearly deserted town of Tewinga. With 368 pages rich in emotion and suspense, the story seamlessly combines themes of love, loss, and the unbreakable bond of community. Lyn's desire to be a mother intertwines with her responsibilities toward her elderly father and her connection to Max, a young worker evoking memories of her lost brother. As Lyn grapples with Max’s mysterious disappearance and the troubling rumors surrounding the area, buried family secrets begin to surface, leading to a gripping quest for truth. This outback mystery from the bestselling author of Secrets of the Springs encapsulates the essence of rural life in Australia, reminding us that even the smallest towns can hold the most profound secrets. If you're searching for a beautifully written story that captures the spirit of resilience and community, 'The Heartwood Hotel' is a must-have addition to your bookshelf. Enjoy FREE shipping on this essential read, and embrace a literary journey that promises to pull at your heartstrings while exploring the depths of human connection in the outback.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780143789048
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2018
Publisher: Penguin Australia Pty Ltd
Pages: 368


Description:
'The Heartwood is the core of this district. It always has been so, but it's still just a building. It's your family - you and Adam and old Tiger - who animate it, keep the heart beating, so to speak.'

In the abandoned railhead town of Tewinga, now almost a ghost town, Lyn and Adam Portman struggle to keep the Heartwood Hotel afloat. Lyn loves her husband and longs to be a mother. But she's kept busy caring for her elderly father, her community, and Max, the young worker who reminds her of the brother she's lost and dearly misses.

When he fails to return from a day trip, Lyn's concern deepens as the length of his absence grows, the more so with rumours of criminal activity at a nearby station. Meanwhile, a chance meeting uncovers a family bombshell that leaves Lyn reeling. The community must pull together as never before, proving that sometimes the smallest towns have the biggest hearts - and hide the darkest secrets.

From the bestselling author of Secrets of the Springs, this is the new outback mystery from Australia's authentic rural writer and beloved voice of the bush.

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