The Desert Midwife

Name: The Desert Midwife
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780143785828
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an outback medical romance from the bestselling author of The Opal Miner's Daughter, The Bush Telegraph and The Homestead Girls

By Fiona McArthur

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Summary

In The Desert Midwife, Fiona McArthur weaves a touching narrative centred around the life of a dedicated midwife, Lara, who balances her professional calling with her personal struggles in the remote Australian outback. Her world is turned upside down when a charismatic doctor re-enters her life, prompting her to confront past emotions and make life-altering choices. The novel beautifully explores themes of love, resilience, and personal growth amidst the stunning desert backdrop.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate stories that blend romance, drama, and the inspiring challenges of medical professionals working in rural settings. With its evocative backdrop and rich character development, it offers an engaging narrative that explores themes of family, love, and resilience in the face of adversity.

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Set in Australia's Red Centre, this rural family drama weaves resilience and renewal, captivating readers with its depth and authenticity.

WINNER - ROMANCE WRITERS OF AUSTRALIA RUBY AWARD 2020

'Reading Fiona McArthur is like wrapping yourself in a warm blanket and sitting under the stars.' Rachael Johns

NEW BEGINNINGS
What if the love of your life forgot who you were?

When outback midwife Ava May meets Zac on a flight to Alice Springs, they tumble into a whirlwind affair. But an exciting adventure leads to a terrible accident, with shattering consequences. The couple who had so much going for them now find themselves with everything to lose.

STRONG FAMILIES
Devastated, Ava retreats to her family cattle station to help salvage what she can of the critical situation. But at home on the drought-ridden farm, her brother is being pushed to his limits, and as his depression intensifies, Ava must step in to prevent another family tragedy.

MEDICAL MIRACLES
Against the majestic backdrop of Australia's Red Centre, old dreams are shattered, new babies are born and true love takes flight.

PRAISE FOR FIONA MCARTHUR

'McArthur...has great skill in storytelling.' Sydney Morning Herald

'I never miss one of Fiona McArthur's books.' Sam Still Reading

'Whenever I feel like journeying to the ochre and brown glory of the outback with its special brand of people, I know Fiona McArthur will take me there ...' Book Muster Down Under

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780143785828

Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 16 July 2019

Country: Australia

Imprint: Michael Joseph

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 27.0mm

Width: 154.0mm

Height: 233.0mm

Weight: 468g

Pages: 352

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Fiction Fiona McArthur General Fiction Literary Fiction Penguin Books

About the Author

Drawing from her earlier life as a rural midwife, Fiona McArthur shares her love of working with women, families and health professionals in her books. In her compassionate, pacey fiction, her love of the Australian landscape meshes beautifully with warm, funny, multigenerational characters as she highlights challenges for rural and remote families, and the strength shared between women. Happy endings are a must. Fiona is the author of the non-fiction book Aussie Midwives, and lives on a farm with her husband in northern New South Wales. She was awarded the NSW Excellence in Midwifery Award in 2015 and the Australian Ruby Award for Contemporary Romantic Fiction in 2020. Find her at FionaMcArthurAuthor.com

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