In this breathtaking new work, Tony Birch affirms his position as one of Australia's finest writers of short-form fiction. Using his unflinching creative gaze, he ponders love and loss and faith. A trio of amateur thieves are left in charge of a baby moments before a heist. A group of boys compete in the final of a marbles tournament, only to find their biggest challenge was the opponent they didn't see coming. Two young friends find a submerged car in their local swimming hole and become obsessed by the mystery of the driver's identity. Across twelve blistering stories, The Promise delivers a sensitive and often humorous take on the lives of those who have loved, lost and wandered.
By:
Tony Birch Imprint: Queensland Univ. Press Country of Publication: Australia Dimensions:
Height: 199mm,
Width: 129mm,
Spine: 17mm
Weight: 208g ISBN:9780702249990 ISBN 10: 0702249998 Publication Date:23 April 2014 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
