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On a quiet Australian coast, an elderly widowed female resident invites a new caretaker into her beachside house, hoping for companionship and help with daily chores. From the moment he arrives, subtle signs raise doubts about his true motives. The story unfolds as the woman navigates the uneasy balance between hospitality and vigilance, confronting both external threats and the ghosts of her past.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: Literary Fiction/Contemporary Literary Fiction
Authors: Fiona McFarlane
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