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Kal

a sweeping rural family drama from the bestselling author of Black Sheep
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Kal by Judy Nunn is a gripping historical fiction novel set in Australia during the mid-20th century. It follows the life of ​a man named Kal and his family, exploring the challenges and changes they face amidst societal upheavals. The story weaves personal trials with historical events, capturing a vivid era of transformation and resilience.
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You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by the exploration of Australia's vast landscapes and the historical evolution of rural communities. It offers a rich tapestry of human drama, shedding light on the complexities of cultural and personal histories. Its captivating storytelling may appeal to those who appreciate family sagas intertwined with historical elements.

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MILLION COPY BESTSELLING AUTHOR

In a story as sweeping as the land itself, bestselling author Judy Nunn brings Kal magically to life.

DESERT GOLD RUSH

Kalgoorlie. It grew out of the red dust of the desert over the world's richest vein of gold. People were drawn there from all over the world, to start afresh or to seek their fortunes.

DREAMS AND STRUGGLES

People like Giovanni Gianni, fleeing his part in a family tragedy. Or Maudie Gaskill, one of the first women to arrive at the goldfields, and now owner of the most popular pub in town. Or Caterina Panuzzi, banished to the other side of the world to protect her family's honour.

The burgeoning town could reward you or it could destroy you, but it would never let you go.

FORGING A NATION

From the heady early days of the gold rush to the horrors of the First World War, to the shame and confrontation of the post-war riots, Kal tells the story of Australia itself and the people who forged a nation out of a harsh and unforgiving land.


'Mistress of the ripping yarn.' SUN-HERALD

'500 pages of perfect reading.' AUSTRALIAN WOMEN'S WEEKLY

'Perfect summer reading.' SYDNEY MORNING HERALD

'A master of what she does.' WEEKLY TIMES

'A stunning blockbuster.' WOMAN'S DAY

'A prolific writer of bestsellers.' THE AGE

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781761041235

Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 18 August 2020

Country: Australia

Imprint: Penguin Random House Australia

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 38.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 380g

Pages: 656

About the Author

Judy Nunn's career has been long, illustrious and multifaceted. After combining her internationally successful acting career with scriptwriting for television and radio, Judy decided in the 80s to turn her hand to prose. The result was two adventure novels for children, Eye in the Storm and Eye in the City, which remain extremely popular, not only in Australia but in Europe. Embarking on adult fiction in the early 90s, Judy's three novels, The Glitter Game, Centre Stage and Araluen, set respectively in the worlds of television, theatre and film, became instant bestsellers. Her subsequent bestsellers, Kal, Beneath the Southern Cross, Territory, Pacific, Heritage, Floodtide, Maralinga and Tiger Men confirm her position as one of Australia's leading popular novelists.

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