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The Umbrella Club
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The Umbrella Club
During WWI, two Englishmen, Axel and Edward, become friends on the battlefields of France. After the war, Axel sets off to balloon across New Albion, an island north of Australia. When he fails to return, Edward travels to the island to solve the mystery of his friend's disappearance. What he finds there will haunt him for the rest of his life.
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During World War I, a friendship is forged on the battlefields of France between Axel and Edward, two young Englishmen. There, inspired by barrage balloons, they develop a mutual fascination that will change the course of their lives.
After the war, as Axel's passion for flight and freedom consumes him, he sets off to balloon across the highlands of New Albion, a largely unexplored island north of Australia. When he fails to return, Edward travels to the island to solve the mystery of his friend's disappearance and retrace his final journey. What he finds there will haunt him for the rest of his life.
The Umbrella Club is a darkly compelling adventure into the depths of the human soul and to the frontiers of colonial exploration. In the aftermath of war, when there is nothing left to fear, sometimes the only possibility for recovery is flight.
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ISBN: 9780702237232
Publisher: University of Queensland Press
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 28 September 2009
Country: Australia
Imprint: University of Queensland Press
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 20.0mm
Width: 154.0mm
Height: 229.0mm
Weight: 352g
Pages: 264
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About the Author
David Brooks' fourth volume of short fiction, Napoleon's Roads, is in the late stages of preparation, as is his second novel, The Umbrella Club. His most recent book is Walking to Point Clear, a collection of poetry. He teaches Australian Literature at the University of Sydney, and is co-editor of Southerly.
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