A Far-flung Life

THE PHENOMENAL SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER By the multi-million-copy bestselling author of The Light Between Oceans A breathtaking epic novel with an unforgettable cast, about resilience, family secrets and the enduring power of love. _______ ' Epic' New York Times 'Utterly absorbing' Irish Times Masterful' Guardian ' Gripping ' Daily Express ' Intoxicating' Good Housekeeping ' Completely sweeps you away ' BONNIE GARMUS, author of Lessons in Chemistry _________ Love is the only thing we should never forget The outback, 1958. On an ordinary day, on a lonely road, beneath an unending blue sky, husband and father Phil MacBride swerves too late. In seconds, his family's lives are shattered. Lorna, his wife , will bear what comes next with unflinching maternal love. Because some things are better left unknown. Matt, her youngest son , will carry the consequences of that day into adulthood, bound by loyalty, love and secrets that must be kept safe. Bonnie, a stranger who arrives years later, could offer Matt the chance of a better future. But would happiness come at the cost of an innocent life? A Far-flung Life is a sweeping, deeply moving novel about family, community, and the quiet heroism of those who guard our secrets. __________ READERS ADORE A FAR-FLUNG LIFE: ***** It not only has fantastic characters , but the land is brought vividly to life ... E ngrossing ***** At times I laughed out loud , at times I cried. Unforgettable *****This didn't feel so much like reading a book as it did watching a family , up close and personal *****Not enough stars for this one . Go read it ***** My book of the year - I will be surprised if another tops it. *****As heartbreaking as it is heart warming 'Epic, intimate and aching. I loved it' MIRANDA COWLEY HELLER, author of The Paper Palace 'I have so much love for these characters' FLORENCE KNAPP, author of The Names 'A gorgeous feast of a novel' RACHEL JOYCE, author of The Homemade God 'My read of the year so far' DAILY MAIL 'Truly a masterpiece. The kind of book you will remember for the rest of your life ' JOANNA CANNON, author of The Trouble with Goats and Sheep ' This sweeping novel aches with life's impossible choices , thrums with love and pain, and imprints