Journey to the Stone Country

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Betrayed by her husband, Annabelle Beck retreats to her family home in tropical North Queensland, where she meets Bo Rennie of the Jangga tribe. Intrigued by his claim to hold the key to her future, Annabelle embarks on a journey of recovery that leads her back to her childhood and into the Jangga's ancient heartland. There, the lives of their grandparents reveal secrets that challenge their potential happiness together. With masterful storytelling, the author illustrates that the stone country represents not just a remote location in North Queensland, but also an unexplored part of ourselves. This narrative solidifies the author's reputation as one of Australia's most insightful writers. Critics praise the novel as "the most impressive and satisfying" in recent years, offering a captivating tale of love and redemption that engages from the very first line. The fiction possesses a mystifying power, taking readers to places they may not have ventured before, leaving a lasting resonance. The story begins with Annabelle returning home, sensing the absence of her husband. Memories of their recent birthday celebration and plans for a European trip linger as she stands in the silence of her home, grappling with the emotional fallout of her marriage.