The Frangipani Gardens

Name: The Frangipani Gardens
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SKU: 9780702259715
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By Barbara Hanrahan

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In The Frangipani Gardens by Barbara Hanrahan, the narrative unfolds in a mysterious garden setting where intergenerational stories and secrets are revealed. The plot delves into the lives of women bound by familial ties, exploring themes of identity, mythology, and the passage of time, creating a rich tapestry of human experience.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate rich, vivid storytelling that explores themes of family, identity, and secrets against the backdrop of a lush Australian setting. This evocative narrative weaves together generational tales with a touch of the mystical, perfect for readers who enjoy a blend of realism and fable.

The Frangipani Gardens

Rediscover the dark magic of Barbara Hanrahan's visionary gothic novel.

Rediscover the dark magic of Barbara Hanrahan's visionary gothic novel.

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Nothing is as it seems in this twisted fairytale of moral ambiguity and corrupted innocence. Just as the tropical beauty of The Frangipani Gardens conceals its inherent menace, watercolour painter Doll lives a prim, respectable existence belying her wildest fantasies. But when her young niece and nephew come to stay, Doll's true self threatens to be exposed.

Barbara Hanrahan was a prolific Australian visual artist and author, publishing fifteen books in under two decades. The Frangipani Gardens, first released in 1980, was shortlisted for The Age Book of the Year, her second shortlisting for the award in as many years. Her bestselling semi-autobiographical novel The Scent of Eucalyptus remains in print.

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The Frangipani Gardens by Barbara Hanrahan is praised for its insightful exploration of character, with the author skillfully uncovering layers of memory and recollection to offer a deep, nuanced portrait of her protagonists.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780702259715

Publisher: University of Queensland Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 January 2017

Country: Australia

Imprint: University of Queensland Press

Edition: 4th Fourth Edition, Fourth ed.

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 184g

Pages: 200

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About the Author

Born in Adelaide in 1939, Barbara Hanrahan was a celebrated artist, printmaker and writer. Her first book, a semi-autobiographical account of her childhood, The Scent of Eucalyptus, was published in 1973 to rave reviews. It was followed by another twelve novels and two short-story collections. Her last book, Good Night, Mr Moon, was published in 1992, the year after her death. The Barbara Hanrahan Fellowship for South Australian writers was established to honour her memory and contribution to Australian literature.

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