
Night Guest
Shortlisted for the Guardian First Book Award
Winner of the inaugural Voss Literary Prize
Joint winner of the Barbara Jefferis Award
In an isolated house on the New South Wales coast, Ruth, a widow whose sons have flown the nest, lives alone. Until one day a stranger bowls up, announcing that she''s Frida, sent to be Ruth''s carer.
At first, Ruth welcomes Frida''s vigorous presence and her willingness...
Shortlisted for the Guardian First Book Award
Winner of the inaugural Voss Literary Prize
Joint winner of the Barbara Jefferis Award
In an isolated house on the New South Wales coast, Ruth, a widow whose sons have flown the nest, lives alone. Until one day a stranger bowls up, announcing that she''s Frida, sent to be Ruth''s carer.
At first, Ruth welcomes Frida''s vigorous presence and her willingness...