Salt River Road

· Fremantle Press
Ebook
288
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A poignant coming-of-age story set in 1970s rural Australia.

In the wake of their mother's death, the Tetley siblings grapple with grief, family secrets, and the challenges of small-town life. Rose, the eldest, struggles to hold the family together, while Frank, haunted by guilt, seeks solace in reckless behavior. As they navigate their individual pain, they find unexpected support in their community and in each other.

Salt River Road explores themes of healing, resilience, and the search for identity against the backdrop of a changing Australia. With evocative prose and memorable characters, Molly Schmidt crafts a moving story about the power of human connection and the enduring strength of the human spirit. For readers who enjoy character-driven narratives and stories that explore the complexities of family and community.

A poignant coming-of-age story set in 1970s rural Australia. In the wake of their mother's death, the Tetley siblings grapple with grief, family secrets, and the challenges of small-town life. Rose, the eldest, struggles to hold the family together, while Frank, haunted by guilt, seeks solace in...

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About the author

Molly Schmidt is a writer and journalist from Western Australia. She collaborated with Noongar Elders when writing Salt River Road to produce a novel that actively pursues reconciliation. It is her debut novel and the winner of the 2022 City of Fremantle Hungerford Award.
Molly Schmidt is a writer and journalist from Western Australia. She collaborated with Noongar Elders when writing Salt River Road to produce a novel that actively pursues reconciliation. It is her debut novel and the winner of the 2022 City of Fremantle Hungerford Award.

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