Author: Elizabeth Jolley
Publisher: Viking Books
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 152
Book Description
A story of family relationships. When the middle sister of three grown-up daughters arrives home from England, peace in their mother's house is shattered. Tensions and conflicts arise as each member of the family feels their own difficulties are unique. It is up to the Grandmother, with imagination, acceptance and affection to diffuse the situation. The author has written many short stories and novels, many of which have won awards. These include the Miles Franklin Award for 'The Well' and the France - Australia Literacy Translation Award for 'The Sugar Mother'.