Description
Australia, 1919. Quinn Walker returns from the Great War to the New South Wales town of Flint: the birthplace he fled ten years earlier when he was accused of a heinous act. Aware of the townsmen's vow to hang him, Quinn takes to the surrounding hills. Here, deciding upon his plan of action, and questioning just what he has returned for, he meets Sadie Fox. This mysterious girl seems to know, and share, his darkest fear. And, as their bond greatens, Quinn learns what he must do to lay the ghosts of his past, and Sadie's present, to rest.
About the Author
Chris Womersley was born in Melbourne in 1968. His fiction and reviews have appeared in numerous journals and anthologies, including Granta New Writing and The Age. Bereft is his second novel.
Reviews
'a timeless, concise telling of an excellent story. It's one of those narrations where every word has been strongly considered, but that's never on show' Bookbag. * Bookbag *
'Just once in a while, a thriller comes along that is so good it takes your breath away. Chris Womersley's second novel does that in a heartbeat' Daily Mail. * Daily Mail *
'Real brilliance ... This is a distinguished novel' Independent. * Independent *
'Chris Womersley's novel begins like a classic crime yarn ... But this unusual and rewarding tale quickly develops into something else ... both moving and revealing' Independent on Sunday. * Independent on Sunday *
'an inspiring read. Womersley's prose is clear, evocative and powerful; an utter joy' Irish Times. * Irish Times *
'I hammered through Bereft in a day; I didn't want to be away from it' Evie Wyld, author of After the Fire, A Still Small Voice. * Evie Wyld *
Awards
Winner of Australian Independent Booksellers Indie Awards: Fiction 2011 and ABIA Australian Literary Fiction Book of the Year 2011. Short-listed for Australian Literature Society Gold Medal 2011 and Miles Franklin Literary Award 2011 and Ned Kelly Awards for Australian Crime Writing: Best Crime Novel 2011. Long-listed for CWA Gold Dagger for Fiction 2012.
Book Information
ISBN 9780857386557
Author Chris Womersley
Format Paperback
Page Count 272
Imprint riverrun
Publisher Quercus Publishing
Weight(grams) 267g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 126mm * 21mm
About the Author
Chris Womersley was born in Melbourne in 1968. His fiction and reviews have appeared in numerous journals and anthologies, including Granta New Writing and The Age. Bereft is his second novel.
Reviews
'a timeless, concise telling of an excellent story. It's one of those narrations where every word has been strongly considered, but that's never on show' Bookbag. * Bookbag *
'Just once in a while, a thriller comes along that is so good it takes your breath away. Chris Womersley's second novel does that in a heartbeat' Daily Mail. * Daily Mail *
'Real brilliance ... This is a distinguished novel' Independent. * Independent *
'Chris Womersley's novel begins like a classic crime yarn ... But this unusual and rewarding tale quickly develops into something else ... both moving and revealing' Independent on Sunday. * Independent on Sunday *
'an inspiring read. Womersley's prose is clear, evocative and powerful; an utter joy' Irish Times. * Irish Times *
'I hammered through Bereft in a day; I didn't want to be away from it' Evie Wyld, author of After the Fire, A Still Small Voice. * Evie Wyld *
Awards
Winner of Australian Independent Booksellers Indie Awards: Fiction 2011 and ABIA Australian Literary Fiction Book of the Year 2011. Short-listed for Australian Literature Society Gold Medal 2011 and Miles Franklin Literary Award 2011 and Ned Kelly Awards for Australian Crime Writing: Best Crime Novel 2011. Long-listed for CWA Gold Dagger for Fiction 2012.
Book Information
ISBN 9780857386557
Author Chris Womersley
Format Paperback
Page Count 272
Imprint riverrun
Publisher Quercus Publishing
Weight(grams) 267g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 126mm * 21mm
