Deceived by her husband, Annabelle Beck retreats from Melbourne to her old family home in tropical North Queensland where she meets Bo Rennie, one of the Jangga tribe. Bo claims that he holds the key to her future; Annabelle sets out with him on a path of recovery that leads back to her childhood memories and to the Jangga’s ancient heartland. This road travel of self-discovery, secrets and love will unravel family history and secrets, will challenge the possibility of their happiness together. This is a superbly compelling work of betrayal, compassion, love and reconciliation.
Miller’s new novel, Journey to the stone country, winner of the 2003 Miles Franklin Award, follows his previous best-selling prize-winning novels, The Ancestor Game and Conditions of Faith. This work demonstrates Miller’s reputation as one’s of the Australia’s most intelligent and uncompromising writers.
Miller, Alex. Journey to the stone country, Crows Nest, N.S.W. : Allen and Unwin, 2002.
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