Claire Van Ryn - Where the Birds Call Her Name

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.