Penguin, 2008, Softcover, Book Condition: Good, Unstated
A deeply moving fiction debut, GATHERING STORM is the compelling and thought-provoking story of a young British woman's journey through the heart of Australia in order to free herself from the curse that has been haunting her family for generations. English artist Storm Cizekova grew up believing that her mother died when she was born. But then Storm finds a photo of herself in the heart of the Australian desert - and in her mother's arms. Haunted by unanswered questions, Storm embarks on a journey of self-discovery that will challenge everything she holds dear: her family history, her art, even her relationship with her partner Max. Who is she really, and where does she belong? Her search will take her from the snow-covered Malvern Hills in England to the rich red heart of the Australian outback. Retracing her mother's footsteps through the stark beauty of the desert landscape, Storm must find the courage to confront some shocking truths from her past and the strength to face her future. 'A gritty sandblown kind of story that once begun gets into your consciousness with compelling insistence. Yes, it's a page-turner and yes, it's a thriller-cum-rite-of-passage tale.' Trade Paperback. Size: 180mm - 250mm. Remnants of old price label on the rear cover.. Covers have some shelf-wear, a few creases, as well as some bumping to corners and extremities. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1-2 kilos. Category: Fiction; Australia; ISBN: 0670071390. ISBN/EAN: 9780670071395. Inventory No: 50703.
A deeply moving fiction debut, GATHERING STORM is the compelling and thought-provoking story of a young British woman's journey through the heart of Australia in order to free herself from the curse that has been haunting her family for generations. English artist Storm Cizekova grew up believing that her mother died when she was born. But then Storm finds a photo of herself in the heart of the Australian desert - and in her mother's arms. Haunted by unanswered questions, Storm embarks on a journey of self-discovery that will challenge everything she holds dear: her family history, her art, even her relationship with her partner Max. Who is she really, and where does she belong? Her search will take her from the snow-covered Malvern Hills in England to the rich red heart of the Australian outback. Retracing her mother's footsteps through the stark beauty of the desert landscape, Storm must find the courage to confront some shocking truths from her past and the strength to face her future. 'A gritty sandblown kind of story that once begun gets into your consciousness with compelling insistence. Yes, it's a page-turner and yes, it's a thriller-cum-rite-of-passage tale.' Trade Paperback. Size: 180mm - 250mm. Remnants of old price label on the rear cover.. Covers have some shelf-wear, a few creases, as well as some bumping to corners and extremities. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1-2 kilos. Category: Fiction; Australia; ISBN: 0670071390. ISBN/EAN: 9780670071395. Inventory No: 50703.