As the River Rises

Name: As the River Rises
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781761047978
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By Fiona McArthur

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As the River Rises by Fiona McArthur is a heartfelt romance set against the backdrop of an Australian rural town. The story explores the lives of strong, independent women facing personal and professional challenges, particularly in the aftermath of a natural disaster. Themes of love, resilience, and community spirit intertwine as the characters navigate their paths to redemption and connection.
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Description

The life-affirming new medical romance from the author of The Opal Miner's Daughter.

WINNER - 2024 Romance Writers of New Zealand Koru Awards - Best Long Romance

Dr Hannah Rogan, a GP from outback Queensland, is in hiding from an emotionally abusive ex-boyfriend. When a visit to her friend Gracie in Featherwood sparks the idea to move there and open a medical practice for the town, Hannah finds the fresh start she needs. The town has rebuilt after devastating fires, and its growing population is desperate for her calm presence and expertise.

Her first patient is the son of the tight-lipped, attractive Jude, from the mysterious closed community upriver. Jude has a troubled past he doesn't talk about, but now he's helping others to turn their lives around. The last thing Jude needs is to fall for the new doctor in town, but his son's illness means they'll be spending a lot of time together.

The rain starts, and doesn't stop. The creeks fill, the river bursts, and soon the residents of Featherwood are at risk of losing everything they've rebuilt. As the floodwaters rise, so do emotions, and everyone must pull together to save lives and salvage whatever they can.

From the bestselling author of The Opal Miner's Daughter comes this suspenseful tale of love, redemption, and finding your path when you feel surrounded.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781761047978

Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 September 2023

Country: Australia

Imprint: Michael Joseph

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 352

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Cosy Romance Fiction Fiona McArthur General Fiction Penguin Books Romance

About the Author

Drawing from her earlier life as a rural midwife, Fiona McArthur shares her love of working with women, families and health professionals in her books. In her compassionate, pacey fiction, her love of the Australian landscape meshes beautifully with warm, funny, multigenerational characters as she highlights challenges for rural and remote families, and the strength shared between women. Happy endings are a must. Fiona is the author of the non-fiction book Aussie Midwives, and lives on a farm with her husband in northern New South Wales. She was awarded the NSW Excellence in Midwifery Award in 2015 and the Australian Ruby Award for Contemporary Romantic Fiction in 2020. Find her at FionaMcArthurAuthor.com

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