Nicole Alexander - The Limestone Road

Title: The Limestone Road
Author: Nicole Alexander
ISBN: 9781760898250

A compelling narrative set in 1944, tracing the journey of a father and son from the battlefields of North Africa to the vineyards of South Australia.​

Returning soldiers Canning Christie and his father, Michael, arrive in South Australia after serving in North Africa. Canning, burdened by war trauma and fragmented memories, is drawn to viticulture, envisioning a future in winemaking. A chance encounter with Grace Huntley, the daughter of a local landowner, fuels this aspiration. However, as Canning delves deeper into viniculture, he confronts resurfacing memories of his past, including his childhood with his mother and his wartime experiences. His pursuit becomes an obsession, leading him to collaborate with Italian POWs and a German immigrant, challenging societal norms. Meanwhile, Michael's reckless behavior threatens their new life, prompting Canning to take a stand. ​

Read if you like: Kate Grenville, Peter Carey, Tim Winton, Richard Flanagan​ 

'Bears all the hallmarks of a modern Australian classic.' Christine Wells, author of Sisters of the Resistance

'Stirring and authentic. Heartbreaking and uplifting.' Tania Blanchard, author of An Undeniable Voice

'Nicole Alexander's exquisite prose made this book a joy to read.' Lauren Chater, author of The Beauties