After Story

First Nations author Larissa Behrendt's latest novel is ambitious and engrossing, After Story celebrates the extraordinary power of words.

Twenty-five years earlier the disappearance of Jasmine's older sister devastated their tight-knit community. This tragedy returns to haunt Jasmine and Della when another child mysteriously goes missing on Hampstead Heath. As Jasmine immerses herself in the world of her literary idols, Della is inspired to rediscover the wisdom of her own culture and storytelling. But sometimes the stories that are not told can become too great to bear.

Pages: 336, Paperback

Published: 2021