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A Room Made of Leaves
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A Room Made of Leaves
Kate Grenville’s latest bestselling novel, now in a beautiful paperback edition
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Kate Grenville's latest bestselling novel, now in a beautiful paperback edition.
What if Elizabeth Macarthur—wife of the notorious John Macarthur, wool baron in the earliest days of Sydney—had written a shockingly frank secret memoir? And what if novelist Kate Grenville had miraculously found and published it?
Marriage to a ruthless bully, the impulses of her heart, the search for power in a society that gave women none—this Elizabeth Macarthur manages her complicated life with spirit and passion, cunning and sly wit. Her memoir lets us hear—at last!—what one of those seemingly demure women from history might really have thought.
A Room Made of Leaves is set in the past, but it's just as much about the present, where lies have the dangerous power to shape reality. This book is historical fiction turned inside out, a stunning sleight of hand by one of our most original writers.
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A Room Made of Leaves by Kate Grenville is highly praised for its imaginative reimagining of Elizabeth Macarthur's life, blending historical fact with fiction. Reviewers appreciate Grenville's sharp prose and the vivid portrayal of the Australian colonial past, with Elizabeth emerging as a strong and unforgettable character. The novel is celebrated for its exploration of themes such as womanhood, truth versus falsehood, and the ethical implications of history, providing a deeply engaging and reflective reading experience.
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ISBN: 9781922458025
Publisher: Text Publishing
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 31 August 2021
Country: Australia
Imprint: The Text Publishing Company
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 30.0mm
Width: 154.0mm
Height: 233.0mm
Weight: 450g
Pages: 336
About the Author
Kate Grenville is one of Australia's most celebrated writers. Her international bestseller The Secret River was awarded local and overseas prizes, has been adapted for the stage and as an acclaimed television miniseries, and is now a much-loved classic. Grenville's other novels include Sarah Thornhill, The Lieutenant, Dark Places and the Orange Prize winner The Idea of Perfection. Her most recent books are two works of non-fiction, One Life- My Mother's Story and The Case Against Fragrance. She has also written three books about the writing process. In 2017 Grenville was awarded the Australia Council Award for Lifetime Achievement in Literature.
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