The Drover's Wife
$22.89
- Paperback
288 pages
- Release Date
16 August 2021
Summary
The Drover’s Wife: A Reimagining of an Australian Classic
Deep in the heart of Australia’s high country, along an ancient, hidden track, live Molly Johnson and her children. Husband Joe is away droving, leaving his family in the bush to fend for itself. Molly’s children are her world, and life is hard with only their dog, Alligator, and a shotgun for protection - but it can be harder when Joe’s around.
Molly’s eldest son Danny is the true man of the house, determined to see …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781761041938 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1761041932 |
| Author: | Leah Purcell |
| Publisher: | Penguin Random House Australia |
| Imprint: | Penguin Random House Australia |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 288 |
| Release Date: | 16 August 2021 |
| Weight: | 240g |
| Dimensions: | 196mm x 130mm x 20mm |
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About The Author
Leah Purcell
Leah Purcell is a proud Goa, Gunggari, Wakka Wakka Murri woman from Queensland. She is a playwright, actor, director, filmmaker, producer, screenwriter and author. At the heart of her work are female and First Nations themes, characters and issues. In 2021, she received a Member of The Order of Australia(AM) for her service to performing arts, First Nations youth and culture, and to women. The Drover’s Wife was originally an award-winning play, written by and starring Purcell, based on the Henry Lawson short story. She was the lead actor, writer, director and a producer of the acclaimed feature film adaptation. Her bestselling and award-winning novel The Drover’s Wife The Legend Of Molly Johnson was released in 2019. In 2026, Leah will direct The Drover’s Wife - The Opera, libretto by Leah Purcell with George Palmer, opening in Brisbane and Sydney. Among her many other film, tv and theatre credits, Leah headlines the recent drama series, High Country.
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