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Bereft

By Chris Womersley
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Bereft by Chris Womersley is set in the aftermath of the First World War, following the story of Quinn Walker as he returns to his rural Australian hometown. Haunted by past accusations and profound loss, he finds himself in a bleak landscape dominated by fear and resentment. As Walker seeks reconciliation and truth, he encounters a mysterious girl who alters his path and understanding of redemption.
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You might enjoy this book if you are drawn to atmospheric and haunting narratives set in post-World War I Australia. It follows a compelling tale of redemption and mystery, woven with richly developed characters and themes of grief and hope, making it a captivating read for fans of historical fiction with emotional depth.

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1919. The Great War has ended, but the Spanish flu epidemic is raging across Australia. In the town NSW of Flint, Quinn Walker returns to the home he fled 10 years earlier when he was accused of an unspeakable crime. Quinn hides in the hills, where he meets the orphan Sadie Fox - a young girl who seems to know more about the crime than she should.

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It is 1919. The Great War has ended, but the Spanish flu epidemic is raging across Australia. Schools are closed, state borders are guarded by armed men, and train travel is severely restricted. There are rumours it is the end of the world.

In the NSW town of Flint, Quinn Walker returns to the home he fled ten years earlier when he was accused of an unspeakable crime. Aware that his father and uncle would surely hang him, Quinn hides in the hills surrounding Flint. There, he meets the orphan Sadie Fox—a mysterious young girl who seems to know more about the crime than she should.

A searing gothic novel of love, longing and justice, Bereft is about the suffering endured by those who go to war and those who are forever left behind.

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Bereft by Chris Womersley is a haunting novel praised for its evocative prose and gripping narrative. Critics commend the book's atmospheric setting and its exploration of themes of grief, redemption, and survival against a post-World War I backdrop. The character development is noted for its depth, and the story's blend of mystery and historical fiction keeps readers engaged.

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ISBN: 9781921844027

Publisher: Scribe Publications

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 10 March 2011

Country: Australia

Imprint: Scribe Publications

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 256g

Pages: 272

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