The River Daughter
The River Daughter by Alexandra Manfield is a lyrical novel published by Spindle Press on September 16, 2020. This 228-page book invites readers into the enchanting and mysterious world of the Australian bush, where the protagonist, Alisa, grapples with feelings of isolation as her aunt prepares to move overseas. While unpacking her aunt’s belongings, Alisa discovers her father’s old sketchbook, which contains a drawing of a white egret at a waterhole, setting off a chain of magical events that intertwine her past with the present.
As Alisa navigates her newfound reality, she encounters an otherworldly stranger and experiences uncanny events that lead her to uncover the truth about her parents’ untimely deaths. The narrative weaves elements of fantasy and magical realism, exploring themes of identity and connection to nature. Readers will find themselves immersed in a story that blends contemporary fiction with fairy tales and mythology, revealing the earthly and unearthly mysteries that shape Alisa’s journey.
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An entrancing, atmospheric and lyrical novel that brings the beauty and mystery of the Australian bush alive on the page.
Feeling isolated and alone with her beloved aunt about to move overseas, Alisa begins unpacking the boxes her aunt has had to leave behind. In one of them, she discovers her father’s old sketchbook with a mysterious drawing of a white egret at a waterhole.
When the newly unearthed sketchbook is stolen, Alisa begins to experience a series of strange and magical events: a visit by an otherworldly stranger; a friend’s sister lost in the bush; animals around her imbued with an uncanny knowing, and the feeling that someone out there is watching her.
Impelled to make sense of these happenings, Alisa soon realises that she is piecing together the clues to her parents’ untimely deaths and ultimately, to the stunning truth about who, or what, she really is.
Immerse yourself in the earthly and unearthly mysteries of this mesmerising new novel from Australian author, Alexandra Manfield.
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