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Title:
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Eldest Girl, The |
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Authors:
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Giles, Olivia Aroha |
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Genre:
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Fiction: New Zealand |
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Pages:
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446 |
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Year:
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2024 |
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Publisher:
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Huia Publishers |
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Language:
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English |
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Description:
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One of the first people ‘Tom the Pom’ meets when he lands on New Zealand shores in 1965, is Ngahere who becomes his wife and mother of his son Cassius. 40-plus years on, the Davidson whānau is being buffeted on all sides. Mere, Cassius’ wife has died, Mere’s twin Miriama is back in Aotearoa needing help with her young children, and with the arrival of an unexpected English visitor, the scene is set for drama and turmoil. Set in Porirua and presented through a dual timeline, this multigenerational story is a poignant and hopeful portrayal of a cross-cultural family.
Comments from BDS Reviewers:" A very honest portayal of family trauma and its resolution".
"Clever side by side telling of the early story and the current day story. Very enjoyable read".
"Fast moving, with moments of humour which fill out the characters, and keep the reader's attention engaged".
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Categories:
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Fiction, Fiction NZ, Contemporary, Culture/Ethnic/Racial, Family Saga, Māori, Relationships, Just Added, 2027 Titles, New Adult |
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