Blood and Bone (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781922057952)

'Blood and Bone' is the tale of a man haunted by the violent truths of his ancestry. Through his attempt to document the remarkable child-hood of his great-aunt Abigail, we are thrown into life at the Whangie, an austere outpost at the colonial frontier. With the death of her mother, eleven-year-old Abigail must learn to fend for herself against the cruel stewardship of her father. At war with the local Aboriginals and intent on staking his claim on the land at any cost, what occurs between the two is a stunning powerplay that exposes the limits of the human imagination. Inhabiting the speculative peripheries of the historical record, 'Blood and Bone' is an uncompromising exploration of Australia's dark history and its legacy today. Winner of the 2014 Viva La Novella prize.

Author: Daniel Davis Wood
ISBN-10: 1922057959
ISBN-13: 9781922057952
Publisher: Acn 008 634 357 Pty Ltd
Language: English
Published: 06/03/2014
Pages: 212
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.52lbs
Size: 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.48d