The Long Weekend
The Long Weekend by Judy Nunn, published by Random House Australia in 2023, is a collection of six stories that blend elements of suspense, history, romance, supernatural, and mystery. This anthology marks the first print collection of Nunn’s works, featuring two brand new stories alongside previously published ones. With a total of 304 pages, this edition invites readers into a variety of narratives that explore the complexities of life and relationships.
In this anthology, readers will encounter characters like Tracy, Eve, Jet, Mel, and Danielle, who embark on a digital detox in a remote mountain shack, and journalist Nancy, who uncovers the past of a previous homeowner through an old wardrobe. The stories delve into themes of personal transformation and the intricacies of human connections, as seen in the tale of Clive, who navigates his life near the docks, and Jackie, who reflects on her life changes as she celebrates her sixty-fifth birthday. This collection offers a diverse range of experiences that highlight Judy Nunn’s storytelling prowess.
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Collected together in print for the first time – including two brand new stories – this Judy Nunn anthology is an intoxicating mixture of suspense, history, romance, supernatural and mystery! A captivating collection of six stories from Australia’s master storyteller Judy Nunn. The Long Weekend Tracy, Eve, Jet, Mel and Danielle are looking forward – if a little nervously – to their upcoming digital detox. No phones, no laptops – just a quiet weekend in a remote mountain shack. What could go wrong? The Wardrobe When journalist Nancy buys a rundown terrace house she knows nothing about the previous owner – until a discovery in an old wardrobe reveals the lives, loves and losses of Emily Roper. The Otto Bin Empire: Clive’s Story To the homeless men and women who gather near the docks, the newly arrived Clive cuts an enigmatic figure. ‘ I’m just a bloke going through a period of adjustment, ‘ he tells himself, ‘ I’ll be back on my feet soon . . .’ Changes As she celebrates her sixty-fifth birthday, actor turned film producer Jackie looks back on her seven decades – and all the many changes in her life. Not least the most recent and most surprising one of all . . .
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