What is left over, after

by Natasha Lester

Price $27.95

About the Book

‘[T]his haunting, wise book heralds the arrival of a remarkable Australian talent’ — The Age, Pick of the Week.

In my defence I can only put forward this disclaimer: I don’t consider myself to be a promiscuous person. Promiscuity implies a degree of carelessness whereas I was very particular about who I slept with.

When it comes to love, Gaelle is careful. But when it comes to friendship, her heart betrays her in unexpected ways.

Fleeing her life with little more than her clothes, her camera and her cosmetics, Gaelle finds herself washed up in the seaside town of Siesta Park. There she meets thirteen-year-old Selena whose friendship, unlooked for and unwanted, helps Gaelle face the legacy of a childhood overshadowed by a charismatic but unreliable mother.

Praise for the book
‘skillfully structured story of a woman’s slow recovery from the loss of a child.’ — Sydney Morning Herald

‘… a moving story about a woman gaining self-knowledge and maturity …’ — Herald Sun

‘There’s an overall sense of accomplishment here …’ — Canberra Times

‘It felt like a summer holiday in Seista Park – unhurried and relaxed, never sluggish.’ — Flourish Magazine

‘ … explores the dark legacies of familial love gone awry …’ – The West Australian

‘… a beautifully written, sensitive book.’ — Australian Women Online

‘Lester has very carefully carved a multi-faceted heroine you can’t help but feel for and love.’ — Canning Examiner

‘… an enjoyable book that will appeal to female readers.’ — Bookseller+Publisher

Categories

Adult Fiction, Award Winning

Publication Year

2010

Edition

1

Publisher

Fremantle Press

Awards

2008 Hungerford Award

ISBN13

9781921696084

HB/PB

Paperback

Format

B+ Format (210mm x 131mm)

Pages

232

Other Editions

Ebook

Sample Chapter

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