Overview
A haunting story of family secrets and outback redemption.
In 1979, fourteen-year-old Ray McCullough flees his family's sheep property in rural New South Wales after a violent clash with his father. He leaves behind his mother and sisters, embarking on a solitary life as an itinerant cook and laborer across the remote Australian outback.
Years later, when a man's body is discovered with Ray's identification, his sister Ursula embarks on a journey to uncover the truth. As Ursula pieces together Ray's life, she confronts long-held family secrets and grapples with the weight of the past. The Far-Back Country explores themes of memory, mistaken identity, and the enduring power of family ties in the harsh and beautiful landscape of the Australian outback. For readers of literary fiction, Australian stories, and family dramas.
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Details
- ISBN-13: 9781760632830
- ISBN-10: 176063283X
- Publisher: Allen & Unwin
- Publish Date: June 2018
- Page Count: 384
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