¿The most extraordinary writer ¿ a rare talent'' NIKKI GEMMELL, internationally bestselling author¿A lyrical and mesmerising mythic quest story¿SUNDAY EXPRESS¿Extravagantly beautiful writing¿ADELAIDE ADVERTISER¿Unputdownable¿SYDNEY MORNING HERALD1942 ¿ Japanese bombs rain down in Darwin, Australia.Motherless Molly Hook, the gravedigger¿s daughter, turns to the road, seeking the deep-country sorcerer who put a curse on her family.By her side are the most unlikely travelling companions: Greta, a razor-tongued actress, and Yukio, a fallen Japanese fighter pilot.As they journey from the vine forests to Australia¿s wild and magical monsoon lands, they will encounter grave danger and discover true love¿Immerse yourself in a love letter to Australia from its best-loved writer.