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The Bush Telegraph

By: Fiona McArthur
Narrated by: Alex Williams, Nikki Shiels, Taylor Ferguson
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A CHALLENGING HOMECOMING
It's been more than ten years since Maddy Locke left Spinifex, the small outback town where she gave birth to her daughter, Bridget. Now she's back to prove she's got what it takes to run the medical centre and face the memories of that challenging time in her life. But everything's changed - the old pub is gone, her new colleagues aren't pleased to see her, and it's drier and hotter than ever.

NEW BEGINNINGS, OLD STRUGGLES
Station owner, Connor Fairhall, thought he'd left the drama behind in Sydney, but moving back to Spinifex with his rebellious son, Jayden, hasn't been the fresh start he'd envisioned. His brother, Kyle, is drinking too much and the only bright spot on the horizon is meeting Nurse Maddy, who's breathing new life into the weary town up the road, little by little.

RUMOURS AND ROMANCE
Can Maddy ignore the rumours about Connor and risk her heart again? Or will the bush telegraph spread along the wire fences and stand in the way of trust?

From Australia's renowned midwife and bestselling author, The Bush Telegraph is a romantic drama about love, friendship, community and the joys and challenges of life in the outback.

©2020 Fiona McArthur (P)2020 Penguin Random House Australia Fiction Genre Fiction Small Town & Rural Women's Fiction Heartfelt

Critic Reviews

'Like wrapping yourself in a warm blanket.' RACHAEL JOHNS

'Characters to fall in love with.' KARLY LANE

'I never miss one of Fiona McArthur's books.' SAM STILL READING

'McArthur...has great skill in storytelling.' Sydney Morning Herald

'Whenever I feel like journeying to the ochre and brown glory of the outback with its special brand of people, I know Fiona McArthur will take me there ...' Book Muster Down Under

'An uplifting story of friendship and romance.' Book'd Out
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I'm a rural reader so the back stories of characters in a small town with the impact of social isolation and harsh climate rang true. A great plot. Hardest was getting used to 2 narrators voicing Connor differently. This was a distraction and not helpful to the reader.

Authenticity

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This story took me to the outback. I could visualize the vista's and felt the sweltering heat. The characters felt real and I was swept into their stories. Thank you for a wonderful reading experience.

Beautifully Crafted Narrative

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Absolutely loved this book from beginning to end
Would love a future with Brigitte and Jayden and their possible siblings
Recommend to all ages 😊👍🏻🥂

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loved it very much. author imaginative, believe. will look for more of her book thanks

happy with this book.

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Amazing book and exciting storyline . Loved hearing about the Australian outback and the hidden charms of its history .

The bush telegraph

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I loved that Maddy and Bridget got their own story.

It was perfect!! Didn't mind the different narrators either.

Another great story.

Perfect ending to Maddy's story after the baby Doc

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