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The ninth novel from Liz Byrski, Australia's 'doyenne of women's fiction', takes us to Emerald Street, where the neighbours are about to start a new chapter in their lives...
The ninth novel from Liz Byrski, Australia's 'doyenne of women's fiction', takes us to Emerald Street, where the neighbours are about to start a new chapter in their lives...
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The Woman Next Door by Liz Byrski is described as "The doyenne of women's fiction" by the West Australian and is praised for being "A reflective, warm and wise observation of the ingredients that create lasting friendships" by the Weekly Times.
Over the years, the residents of Emerald Street have become more than just neighbours; they have built lasting friendships over a drink and chat on their back verandahs. Now a new chapter begins with the children having left home.
Helen and Dennis have moved from their high-maintenance family property to an apartment by the river with all the modern conveniences. For Joyce and Mac, the empty nest has Joyce craving a new challenge, while Mac fancies retirement on the south coast.
Meanwhile, Polly embarks on a surprising long-distance relationship. But she worries about her friend next door. Stella's erratic behaviour is starting to resemble something much more serious than endearing eccentricity...
With her trademark warmth and wisdom, Liz Byrski involves us in the lives and loves of Emerald Street, and reminds us what it is to be truly neighbourly.
More Praise for The Woman Next Door
"Liz Byrski has a guaranteed cheer squad for her novels which champion ...women taking charge of their life and growing old creatively." β Daily Telegraph
"Compelling reading, combining great drama with strong and complex characters." β West Australian
"Byrski ...is by turns turbulent and tender. Her characters are portrayed as ...warm, funny, flawed heroes and heroines grappling with the cards destiny has dealt them. ...Byrski here unflinchingly looks age and illness in the face. And what does she see there? Acceptance, yes; but also possibility, continuity and renewal. We all get old. Get over it. And grow with the flow." β West Australian
"This is her ninth novel, and like the others is carefully crafted and well-written. Byrski also tackles with great success ...the realities of illness and death." β Sydney Morning Herald
"With The Woman Next Door, Liz Byrski creates some wonderfully recognisable and sympathetic characters, drawn with depth and intelligence. Each of the many strands of their lives contain deeply moving stories that are seemingly about ordinary lives but touch on existential crises that we can all relate to." β Better Reading
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The Woman Next Door by Liz Byrski explores the intricacies of friendship, life's unpredictability, and second chances through the intertwined stories of its characters. Reviewers appreciate Byrski's ability to depict realistic characters and relationships, offering both warmth and honesty. The narrative delivers a blend of humour, touching moments, and insightful observations on real-life challenges and changes.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781925481587
Publisher: Pan Macmillan Australia
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 28 February 2017
Country: Australia
Imprint: Pan Australia
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 201.0mm
Width: 132.0mm
Height: 30.0mm
Weight: 250g
Pages: 448
About the Author
Liz Byrski is the author of nine novels and a number of non-fiction books. She has worked as a freelance journalist, a broadcaster with ABC Radio and an advisor to a minister in the Western Australian Government. Liz has a PhD in writing from Curtin University where she is the Director of the China Australia Writing Centre.
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