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The Strays

Pages
290
Published
2014
Language
English

Synopsis

In 1930s Melbourne, charismatic artist Evan Trentham and his wife Helena gather a bohemian circle of artists in their family home, seeking to escape societal norms. Young Lily Struthers, best friend to their daughter Eva, watches this enthralling world from the sidelines, longing to belong. Years later, Lily reflects on the devastating cost of this artistic utopia, where the family's daughters ultimately paid the price for the adults' ambitions and choices.

About the author

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Emily Bitto

Emily Bitto is an Australian writer whose debut novel, The Strays, won the Stella Prize. Her fiction often explores themes of art, youth, and complicated relationships. Readers enjoy her precise and evocative prose.

Characters

Lily StruthersProtagonist
Evan TrenthamSupporting
Helena TrenthamSupporting
Eva TrenthamSupporting
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