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The Stranding

By Karen Viggers
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The Stranding by Karen Viggers is a poignant tale set against the backdrop of rugged Australian coastline. The novel explores themes of healing and transformation as it follows the intertwined lives of a woman escaping a painful past and a man confronting his own emotional struggles. As they encounter a stranded whale, their lives become deeply connected, leading them towards unexpected paths of self-discovery and redemption.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy an exploration of personal growth set against a backdrop of nature's beauty and challenges. It provides an engaging narrative of self-discovery and resilience, interwoven with themes of family, love, and the healing power of the natural world. The vivid landscapes and emotional depth might resonate with those who appreciate stories that balance introspection with environmental awareness.

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'A memorable story of broken hearts trying to mend, of personal discovery and recovery' Weekend Australian

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Lex Henderson washes up in a small coastal village after a tragedy shatters his life in Sydney. He wants only to escape from the world, and thinks he's found the perfect place to do it.

He also meets Callista Bennett, an artist with a hidden history, and enters into a friendship with her that is both volatile and difficult. Both of them are paralysed by their pasts and by the idea of trusting anyone ever again.

What Lex does learn to trust is the beauty of the world around him, and he embraces it wholeheartedly, swimming out among the whales, spending hours a day studying the ever-changing patterns of the sea.

Then a whale is stranded on a nearby beach, and Lex, Callista, and the townsfolk become involved in a tense and uncertain rescue. Through the trials and emotions of this event, Lex and Callista see a way through their grief. But will their pasts ever let them go?

The Stranding by Karen Viggers weaves a compelling tale of loss, friendship, and healing amidst the backdrop of a stunning coastal landscape.

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The Stranding by Karen Viggers is a compelling exploration of personal and environmental themes. The narrative intertwines human emotion with the natural world, offering readers both a reflective and an engaging experience. Viggers is praised for her vivid storytelling and the way she captures the beauty and harshness of nature, enhancing the depth of her characters' journeys.

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ISBN: 9781741757736

Publisher: Allen & Unwin

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 April 2009

Country: Australia

Imprint: Allen & Unwin

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 460g

Pages: 400

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About the Author

Karen Viggers was born in Melbourne, Australia, and grew up in the Dandenong Ranges riding horses and writing stories. She studied veterinary science at Melbourne University, and then worked in mixed animal practice for the next five years before completing a PhD at the Australian National University, Canberra, in wildlife health. Since then she has worked on a wide range of Australian native animals in many different natural environments. She lives in Canberra with her husband and two children. She works part-time in veterinary practice, provides veterinary support for biologists studying native animals, and writes in her spare time.

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