Provides glimpses of the dark side of civilization and the beauty of the human spirit through ten short stories that explore significant moments in people's lives, events leading to them, and their consequences.
General Note
"First published in Australia by Allen & Unwin Publishers in 2004."--T.p. verso.
Content Note
Singing my sister down -- My lord's man -- Red nose day -- Sweet Pippit -- House of the many -- Wooden bride -- Earthly uses -- Perpetual light -- Yowlinin -- Rite of spring.