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Issue Details: First known date: 2023... 2023 Sleepless in Stringybark Bay
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'A page-turning, mysterious, funny and delightful story by the bestselling author of Salvation CreekThe Briny Café and Gone Fishing.

'When five couples pool their resources to live in a house located where a turquoise lagoon meets the sea and silver branches of mangroves glow in the moonlight, the quirky little offshore community of Cook's Basin is shocked. How will ten people—one in a wheelchair and one with a hauntingly familiar face—cope with the physical challenges of living where the only way in or out, is by boat?

'Their worst fears are confirmed when a member of the household is found floating face down in the bay soon after they take up residence. The police insist the death was accidental but the bizarre circumstances—factoring in tides and weather—have locals scratching their heads.

'Former journalist turned café owner, Kate Jackson is curious to discover why a group of retirees in their late 70s have chosen to live in such a difficult and isolated location. Kate finds their secrecy disturbing until a throw-away line in an old magazine story opens a Pandora's Box of intrigue and mystery. And once opened, everything becomes more complicated and spirals out of control.

'Wrapped in the colourful culture of a boat-access-only community that prides itself on taking care of its own, Sleepless in Stringybark Bay celebrates having a go at any age, revels in the magic of the bush, and explores the fragility of relationships, old and young.' (Publication summary)

Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of

    • Crows Nest, North Sydney - Lane Cove area, Sydney Northern Suburbs, Sydney, New South Wales,: Allen and Unwin , 2023 .
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      Extent: 400p.
      Note/s:
      •  Published 29 August 2023

      ISBN: 9781761067969

Other Formats

  • Dyslexic edition.
  • Large print.
  • Braille.
  • Sound recording.

Works about this Work

Sleepless in Stringybark Bay : Novel Review Stacey O’Carroll , 2023 single work review
— Appears in: Other Terrain , October no. 12 2023;

— Review of Sleepless in Stringybark Bay Susan Duncan , 2023 single work novel
Sleepless in Stringybark Bay : Novel Review Stacey O’Carroll , 2023 single work review
— Appears in: Other Terrain , October no. 12 2023;

— Review of Sleepless in Stringybark Bay Susan Duncan , 2023 single work novel
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