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Landings is a vivid and evocative novel capturing a unique time and place, penned by one of New Zealand's favourite authors. Set at the turn of the twentieth century, the Whanganui River serves as a bustling thoroughfare. Paddle steamers carry sightseers through the breathtaking landscape, while...
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Landings is a vivid and evocative novel capturing a unique time and place, penned by one of New Zealand's favourite authors.
Set at the turn of the twentieth century, the Whanganui River serves as a bustling thoroughfare. Paddle steamers carry sightseers through the breathtaking landscape, while the river acts as a highway connecting the sparse settlements along its winding path.
The inhabitants of this region form a diverse collection of characters. Among them are Samuel Blencoe, seeking to forget his convict past; the hoteliers at Pipiriki; the nuns at Jerusalem; Maori families; a Chinese market gardener; and farmers like Danny and Stella who strive to tame the wild bush. The story also introduces Bridie, a peculiar, silent girl who haunts the riverbanks where a tragic accident stole her mind.
Much like the tributaries that flow down the mountains and merge with the mighty river, the lives of these characters converge in this vivid and moving tale. Landings offers a glimpse into a stunningly unique place and its inhabitants, each contributing to the fabric of this captivating story.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781869798451
Publisher: Random House New Zealand Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 18 May 2012
Country: New Zealand
Imprint: Black Swan NZ
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 31.0mm
Width: 128.0mm
Height: 197.0mm
Weight: 294g
Pages: 320
About the Author
Jenny Pattrick is an acclaimed historical novelist, whose The Denniston Rose, and its sequel Heart of Coal, are among New Zealand's biggest-selling novels. They have also been republished in a combined illustrated edition. Novels by this former teacher and jeweller include the number one bestsellers Landings, set on the Whanganui River, and Inheritance, set in Samoa. Other titles include Catching the Current (2005), In Touch with Grace (2006), and Skylark (2012). In 2009 she received the New Zealand Post Mansfield Fellowship. She has been active in the arts community, and has also written stories for children. Identified by Nicky Pellegrino as 'one of this country's most talented storytellers', it has been said that she 'writes with the assuredness of a veteran', creating 'an authentic stage for a cast of characters who interact in ways that always ring true' (The Christchurch Press). Reviewing Landings, Graham Beattie concluded: 'It is not surprising that she is one of NZ's most popular contemporary novelists and this fine piece of historical fiction will further enhance that well-deserved reputation.'
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