Monica McInerney: Those Faraday Girls [2023] paperback Condition:Good What turned a natural disaster

What turned a natural disaster into a human disaster was the determination of senior British officials to use relief policy as an instrument of nation-building in their oldest and most recalcitrant colony

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They participated in every significant colonial campaign in the region

Following the mysterious death of her sister

The image of a red devil's head is painted on a tree

Monica McInerney: Those Faraday Girls [2023] paperback Condition:Good What turned a natural disasterA rich and complex story full of warmth, humour and unforgettable women. A deeply moving novel about family, memory, lies and secrets, perfect for fans of Marian Keyes and Jenny Eclair. As a child, Maggie Faraday grew up in a lively, unconventional household in Tasmania, with her young mother, four very different aunts and eccentric grandfather. With her mother often away, all four aunts took turns looking after her until, just weeks before Maggie's