âA lyrical and mesmerising mythic quest storyâSUNDAY EXPRESS
âExtravagantly beautiful writingâADELAIDE ADVERTISER
âUnputdownableâSYDNEY MORNING HERALD
1942 â Japanese bombs rain down in Darwin, Australia.
Motherless Molly Hook, the gravediggerâs daughter, turns to the road, seeking the deep-country sorcerer who put a curse on her family.
By her side are the most unlikely travelling companions: Greta, a razor-tongued actress, and Yukio, a fallen Japanese fighter pilot.
As they journey from the vine forests to Australiaâs wild and magical monsoon lands, they will encounter grave danger and discover true loveâŠ
Immerse yourself in a love letter to Australia from its best-loved writer.
NIKKI GEMMELL, internationally bestselling authorâThe most extraordinary writer â a rare talent'
