Bittersweet
Bittersweet by Colleen McCullough, published by Head of Zeus on February 27, 2014, is a work of fiction that explores the lives of the four Latimer sisters in 1920s Australia. Known for their beauty, wit, ambition, and sisterly love, the sisters embark on a journey that takes them from the comforts of their father’s townhouse to the challenges of nursing accommodation. As the Great Depression looms, they must navigate their evolving identities and desires amidst a changing world.
Readers will find an epic saga that delves into themes of love, betrayal, and redemption. The narrative follows the sisters as they confront their aspirations and the complexities of independence during a tumultuous period in Australian history. Bittersweet presents a vivid portrayal of the sisters’ struggles and triumphs, inviting readers to reflect on the bittersweet nature of life and love. With 368 pages, this edition offers a comprehensive look at the characters’ journeys and the societal shifts they face.
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From author of THE THORN BIRDS, one of the biggest-selling books of all time, comes this epic saga of love, betrayal and redemption in 1920s Australia.
The four Latimer sisters are famous throughout New South Wales for their beauty, wit, ambition and sisterly love. They thought that would never change.
But then they left home to train as nurses, swapping the feather beds of their father’s townhouse for the spartan bunks of nursing accommodation. And now, as the Depression casts its shadow across Australia, they must confront their own secret desires as the world changes around them. Will the sisters find the independence they crave? Or is life – like love – always bittersweet?
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