Madonna of the Eucalypts: A powerful story of migration, desire and the conflicting ties of family and...

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Karen Sparnon

Madonna of the Eucalypts

A powerful story of migration, desire and the conflicting ties of family and faith

Karen Sparnon

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Sanctuary Publishing
28 September 2018

Fiction & Literature; Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945); Romance

A powerful story of immigration, desire and the conflicting ties of family and faith.

In 1900 the Aeolian island of Salina is a small paradise of fruit trees, vines and fishing boats. When the life of their new-born baby is saved, Angelina and Fortunato give thanks for the miracle to the island's patron saint, the Madonna del Terzito.

Delfina is destined to marry Nino, her childhood sweetheart, against the wishes of his ferocious mother, Ludevina. And when Nino sails to Australia to start a new life for them, Delfina is bereft.

By the time she follows him to their new home in the scorching sun of outback Mildura, with their two daughters, she carries a terrible secret to her heart.

Madonna of the Eucalypts is a stunning debut, a powerful story of immigration, desire and the conflicting ties of family and faith.

Praise for Madonna of the Eucalypts

Simply brilliant. Madonna of the Eucalypts is an important addition to our literature. - Alex Miller (author of Journey to the Stone Country and Lovesong)

Karen Sparnon writes a lyrical, haunting prose that depicts the contrasting landscapes of Mediterranean Salina and their hypnotic Australian desert, where some found it difficult to transport their hearts as well as their homes. The story of Delfina's journey to her outback shrine is one that will stay with you long after the final page. - Sue Wallace, Border Mail

Karen Sparnon's Madonna of the Eucalypts is a fresh piece of writing with a lively spirit and the verve of all good first novels. - Salley Vickers, Weekend Australian and author of the bestselling Ms Garnet's Angels

It's a real treat as a reader to come across a book that you just can't put down, and Madonna of the Eucalypts is one such book. - Diane Stubbings, The Canberra Times

Madonna of the Eucalypts is a beautiful multilayered story; a story of faith, cultures, families, and a fascinating glimpse into the lives of Australia's migrants in the early decades of the last century. - Reg Anderson, Courier Mail Brisbane

By: Karen Sparnon
Imprint: Sanctuary Publishing
Dimensions: Height: 203mm, Width: 127mm, Spine: 17mm
Weight: 313g
ISBN: 9780648310808
ISBN 10: 0648310809
Pages: 288
Publication Date: 28 September 2018
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Karen Sparnon's first novel, Madonna of the Eucalypts, was published by Text Publishing in 2006, and in 2007 won the Victorian Premier's Literary Award for writing about Italians in Australia (The Grollo Ruzzene Foundation Prize). She has a PhD in Professional Writing and Editing, and over twenty five years teaching experience across all educational sectors - university, TAFE and secondary schools. She now works as a freelance writer and editor and teaches creative writing classes. She lives in Ballarat, Victoria.