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The Drover's Wife
- The Legend of Molly Johnson
- Narrated by: Leah Purcell
- Length: 9 hrs and 17 mins
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The Drover's Wife
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Publisher's Summary
Molly's eldest son Danny is the true man of the house, determined to see his mother and siblings safe - from raging floodwaters, hunger and intruders. Danny is mature, but there are some things no child should see. He knows more than most just what it takes to be a drover's wife.
One night, Molly has a visitor - a black 'story keeper', Yadaka. He's on the run from authorities, and exchanges kindness for shelter. Both know that justice in this nation caught between two worlds can be as brutal as its landscape. But in their short time together Yadaka shows Molly a secret truth, and the strength to imagine a different path.
In this brave reimagining of the Henry Lawson short story that has become an Australian classic, Purcell brings us a compelling thriller of our pioneering past that confronts head-on issues of today: race, gender, violence and inheritance.
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- Lucy Bloom
- 31-07-2022
Too miserable for words
If you want a story that never fails to deliver on rape, violence and all manner of abuse, this is the book for you. I found it utterly miserable from start to finish.
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- Catherine Peak
- 08-11-2021
The best Australian story in years
Heart-warming, tragic and truly Australian. The best Australian story in years. Perfectly narrated. Can't wait for the next one!
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- Robin McKean
- 06-11-2021
Deadly History
Well performed. Well written. An unveiling of cultural truths in the telling. I look forward to seeing it on the big screen.
On many occasions I caught myself in awe of the author's ability to create vivid word pictures describing characters and Country. I also respect and applaud the natural blending of language.
The narration / narrator is truly gifted in both word and song.
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- Anonymous User
- 23-02-2022
A wonderful listen
Loved everything about this book and enjoyed it thoroughly. The performance of the narrator (the author herself!) was absolute magic - a true storyteller. I could listen all day…. Thanks so much!
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- Anonymous User
- 10-11-2022
Loved Every second of this book
What and amazing book, had me from the first words cannot recommend this book enough.
Can’t wait for the next one
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- GS
- 26-11-2022
A interesting story
A interesting story awaits the listener, it is well read and worth the lump in the throat.
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- Amazon Customer
- 04-12-2022
Comes to life
I recommend listening to the story. I was swept into each scene to glimpse the hardship of that time.
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- Sandi Fulcher
- 01-01-2023
Narator was excellent
What a great story and read by an excellent Narator. Congratulations on doing a really great job telling this story. Loved listening to it.
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- Ellie
- 01-06-2022
Superb
Everything about this novel was wonderful. Superb and heartfelt narration, glorious word pictures and a tribute to the women of the time. loved it from the first to last word. Thank you Leah Purcell.
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- Anonymous User
- 28-06-2022
Brilliant
entranced from the start. loved the narration by Leah could close my eyes and could visualise how it all played out. this book should be studied in all high schools in this country. can't wait to see the movie now. thank you for sharing this story
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