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Claire Van Ryn - Where the Birds Call Her Name

Claire Van Ryn - Where the Birds Call Her Name

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Title: Where the Birds Call Her Name
Author: Claire van Ryn
ISBN: 9781761349508

A deeply moving novel intertwining family secrets, personal discovery, and the enchanting landscapes of Tasmania's north-west.

In 2023, Saskia, a schoolteacher from Broome, inherits a caravan from her free-spirited mother, Kiki. This unexpected bequest, coupled with clues about Kiki's mysterious past, prompts Saskia and her young daughter, Anouk, to embark on a journey to Tasmania. Their quest leads them to Stanley, where they seek to uncover the hidden facets of Kiki's early life.

The narrative alternates with the story of Greta De Winter in 1968, a teenager who finds solace in the Stanley wetlands amidst family turmoil. Her father, a local councillor, and her mother, a taxidermist, present a facade of normalcy that conceals deeper secrets. As Saskia delves into Greta's past, she unravels family bonds and betrayals, leading to profound self-discovery.

Read if you like: Kate Morton, Hannah Richell, Rosamunde Pilcher, Kristin Hannah 

This book is featured in our Dual Timelines Emotional Escape collection.

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Broome 2023: when Saskia’s free-spirited mother leaves her a caravan in her will, it doesn’t make sense. Saskia is a schoolteacher, tied to plans and schedules, even if they are beginning to feel restrictive. Then she finds clues in the van about her mother’s mysterious past, setting her on a journey to Tasmania with her young daughter Anouk, who shares her late grandmother’s fascination with birds.

In 1968, teenager Greta De Winter seeks solace in the Stanley wetlands, a swamp that attracts all manner of wildlife. Her father is the local councillor and her mother a taxidermist, working to create bird dioramas for the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery. But while the De Winter household seems harmless from the outside, a dark secret hides within.

When Saskia and Anouk arrive in Stanley, they search for the missing pieces to the puzzle of Greta’s tragic childhood. In the process of uncovering her family history, Saskia realises that her mother’s final act might also enable her to rediscover who she really is, and what she is truly capable of.

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