Lee and Victoria weren’t the only ones to love Dirrayawadha by Anita Heiss… Here is what the QBD crew thought:
Beloved Australian author Anita Heiss is breathing new life into an epic Australian historical story filled with fascinating characters and an immersive landscape in “Dirrayawadha”.
Miinaa remembers the day when the white ghosts first arrived and claimed her people’s land. Now, she works for a white family and resides in Cloverdale. The Nugents are kind, but Miinaa misses her family deeply. Her brother, Windradyne visits her when he can, bringing news of discord and simmering tension. Daniel O’Dwyer, an Irish convict arrives at the settlement and Miinaa’s life is turned on its head. The two are magnetically connected, and Dan understands what it is like to be displaced. Can their love endure their differences and the bubbling unrest threatening to destroy everything around them?
Anita Heiss passionately retells significant Australian history in a new, compelling light that helps the readers connect to the characters and plot. “Dirrayawadha” is a remarkable and fascinating story, essential to your August reading list.
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Shot on location at Haig Rd Bistro.
