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The Road Trip: a family holiday goes wrong in this wise, warm & witty 2025 novel from a beloved, bestselling Australian author

By: Tricia Stringer
Narrated by: Rebecca Macauley
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Two caravans, four adults and a journey through Australia's heart - the trip of a lifetime, right? Wrong. A wise take on the joys of travel with those you might dislike the most but love the best.


Sharyn Tregonning wanted a holiday somewhere glamorous for her 60th birthday. So when her husband Barry surprises her with a caravan trip from Adelaide to Broome, she is furious - and bitterly disappointed. Even worse, Barry's annoying friend Ray and Ray's reclusive frumpy sister Kathleen are coming along.

It's true that Kathleen Allenby has become a recluse. As the end-of-life carer for three family members (and at war with her mean neighbours) she has become anxious. She doesn't expect this trip to offer her much. Sharyn has always looked down on her, and Kathleen has never liked her (or her bitchy friends).

But as a series of mishaps and accidents, overflowing toilets and destination disagreements test boundaries and fray tempers, the two women share a bottle of gin and begin to bond over the highs and lows of caravan life and their irritation with their menfolk as they travel through the magnificent Kimberley towards magical Broome. When a body surfaces at a luxe resort, it brings their grudges and hurts out into the open, and the women realise that it's not just the men's future - or behaviour - that needs to change.

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Another fantastic book by Tricia Stringer! It had the perfect mix of funny and meaningful moments, and the characters were brought to life by the excellent narration of Rebecca Macauley.
I found myself laughing one minute and reflecting the next. It’s one of those stories that stays with you after it’s over — I didn’t want it to end!

A Journey Full of Heart and Humour

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I loved the whole journey listening to this great Aussie story. I’m sure some of us can relate to the shannigans that went on.

Great Aussie Humour

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Great read/listen, as always Trisha. Thoroughly enjoyed the trip.rThe discovery and repair of relationship between the characters.

fabulous

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Totally enjoyable listen. Great story and characters. This was beautifully written and the narration was great.

Loved it!

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enjoyed the view of caravan life. good humor and pleased of the local australian location of the story line

caravaning

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