Book description
A heart-breaking novel of family and friendships, from the author of
Stillwater Creek. It is the spring of 1961, and the sleepy little town
of Jingera is at its most perfect with its clear blue skies, pounding
surf and breath-taking lagoon. Yet all is not so perfect behind closed
doors. George Cadwallader - butcher by day and star-gazer by night - is
loved by everyone, except his wife. He only wants the best for his
family - yet it's all falling apart. Philip Chapman is a sensitive young
boy, a musical prodigy - and a target for bullies. But with his wealthy
parents indifferent to his cries for help, his entire future is at
risk... Then there's Ilona Vincent and her daughter Zidra, former
refugees, now fully-fledged 'Jingeroids'. When a voice from the past
reaches out to them, they're soon in a race against time to reunite a
family that has been cruelly torn apart... Once again weaving together
the enchanting stories of Jingera and its townsfolk, Alison Booth offers
up a heart-warming sequel to the critically acclaimed Stillwater Creek.
Alison Booth was born in Victoria and grew up in Sydney. After over two
decades living in the UK, she returned to Australia in 2002 and is now a
professor of economics at the Australian National University. She is
married with two daughters. She is the author of three novels:
Stillwater Creek, The Indigo Sky and A Distant Land, all set in the
fictional town of Jingera.
