‘The most extraordinary writer – a rare talent' NIKKI GEMMELL, internationally bestselling author

‘A lyrical and mesmerising mythic quest story’
SUNDAY EXPRESS




‘Extravagantly beautiful writing’
ADELAIDE ADVERTISER




‘Unputdownable’
SYDNEY MORNING HERALD




1942 – Japanese bombs rain down in Darwin, Australia.



Motherless Molly Hook, the gravedigger’s daughter, turns to the road, seeking the deep-country sorcerer who put a curse on her family.


By her side are the most unlikely travelling companions: Greta, a razor-tongued actress, and Yukio, a fallen Japanese fighter pilot.


As they journey from the vine forests to Australia’s wild and magical monsoon lands, they will encounter grave danger and discover true love…




Immerse yourself in a love letter to Australia from its best-loved writer.





WHAT READERS LOVE ABOUT THIS BOOK:




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'I was hooked by the visceral magic inherent in the words and the beauty of its vision. A wonderful and expansive example of magic realism' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐