New Fiction

Compassion Julie Janson

This is a thought-provoking novel set in New South Wales during the 1800s. The story revolves around a young girl who escapes from imprisonment and ends up on the road with a team of rough bushrangers. It is an anti-colonialism story and the runaway, Duringah, becomes involved with the war that is being waged on Aboriginal nations. This is a sequel toBenevolence.

Songs for the Dead and the Living Sara M Saleh

Jamilah and her family are refugees from Palestine and as such they never feel completely secure, no matter where they live, never certain they won’t be uprooted yet again. This story follows generations of Jamilah’s family as they settle in Beirut then Cairo and finally Australia. This is a beautifully written story, the first novel from this award-winning poet.

Gabriel's Moon William Boyd

Whilst on assignment in Africa, acclaimed travel writer Gabriel Dax is coerced into spying for MI6. This story is based upon events that happened in 1960 when the prime minister of Congo was overthrown then murdered. It is the beginning of a new series by this well-regarded author.

The Venice Hotel Tess Woods

The magic and beauty of Venice is brought to life throughout this story as four women who are guests at the hotel, share their stories. They find solace from these new connections as dramas unfold around them.  This is another page-turner from this popular author.