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The Tulip Tree

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The Tulip Tree by Suzanne McCourt is a gripping historical fiction novel set in the backdrop of the Great Depression and the turbulent times leading up to and during World War II. It follows the story of two interwoven families against a picturesque yet fraught Australian landscape and explores themes of resilience, love, and the impact of history on personal lives. Through richly developed characters, the novel delves into the complexities of familial bonds and the enduring quest for connection and meaning amidst adversity.
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You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to historical fiction that vividly captures personal and cultural transformations. Set against a backdrop of significant historical events, this narrative explores themes of identity, resilience, and the enduring power of family ties. Its richly detailed environment and compelling characters offer an immersive experience that fans of the genre often appreciate.

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A vivid, immersive, historical saga from beloved Australian author Suzanne McCourt.

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A vivid, immersive, historical saga from beloved Australian author Suzanne McCourt.

Henryk reached out to embrace him, formally, awkwardly. How rarely they'd touched since childhood, thought Adi, as he sank against his brother. How clumsy their love was.

Brothers Henryk and Adam Radecki's relationship is one of fraught love and jealousy. Henryk, unhappily married, becomes a rich and successful industrialist, while Adi, a devoted vet, finds and loses love. Their bond is tested throughout their lives, from the 1920s, against the background of Poland's tragic and tumultuous relationship with Russia, through war, revolution and invasion, until 1954 in the Snowy Mountains of Australia.

Adi's wife and son are at the heart of this riveting tale, in which family secrets threaten to tear lives apart. Caught up in momentous events, each character reminds us of our power to survive extraordinary times, of the moral choices we make and the dramatic turns our lives can take.

Beautifully written, full of the detail of everyday life, its joys and suffering, The Tulip Tree is engrossing historical fiction at its best, a profoundly moving story of love, sacrifice and loyalty.

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The Tulip Tree by Suzanne McCourt is lauded for its rich narrative, capturing the complexities of a family saga set against the backdrop of significant historical turmoil. Reviewers highlight its beautifully drawn characters and the exploration of themes like love, survival, betrayal, and forgiveness. The novel is praised for its vivid storytelling, atmospheric setting, and its capacity to intertwine personal stories with the broader historical context of early 20th century Poland.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781922330550

Publisher: Text Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 June 2021

Country: Australia

Imprint: The Text Publishing Company

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 154.0mm

Height: 246.0mm

Weight: 446g

Pages: 368

About the Author

Suzanne McCourt's debut novel, The Lost Child, was published by Text in 2014 and was longlisted for the Miles Franklin Literary Award. Her novella The Last Taboo shared first prize in the Griffith Review Novella Project in 2016. Suzanne lives in Melbourne.

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