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Issue Details: First known date: 2020... 2020 The Blue Bowl
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'Death, possum invasion, gangsters and murder are not news items you expect to see in connection with a church opportunity shop. It is certainly not what Susan Sutherland expected when she became voluntary manager of The Blue Bowl Opportunity Shop in Piegum, near Gympie.

'Living and working in this town has been a way for Susan to escape the painful memory of her husband’s death in Sydney, but she discovers her sense of safety in the town has been illusory. Gossip plays a part in making her feel isolated, but worse is to come when a local man sells information about her whereabouts to criminals, this puts her in physical danger.

'Throughout this time, Susan wrestles with the problem of whether she can still believe in God, prompted by the imaginary voice of her Aunt Mildred.

'McPherson portrays the towns, residents and beautiful countryside of this area of Queensland with a loving eye and distinctive voice, laced with humour. She does not shy away from disturbing questions and emotions, nor does she allow stereotypes to go unquestioned.' (Publisher's blurb)

Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of

    • Buddina, Buddina - Wurtulla area, Sunshine Coast, South East Queensland, Queensland,: Joshua Books , 2020 .
      Extent: 267p.
      ISBN: 9780648057765
Last amended 4 Jan 2021 10:47:46
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  • Gympie area, Gympie - Cooloola - Tin Can Bay area, South East Queensland, Queensland,
  • Maryborough, Maryborough (Qld) area, Maryborough - Hervey Bay - Fraser Island area, Maryborough - Rockhampton area, Queensland,
  • Country towns,
  • 2011
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