Description
In the remote outback of Western Australia in 1958, the MacBride family’s vast sheep station life is shattered by a single, irreversible accident—one that sets off consequences that echo through decades. As grief deepens and new losses arrive, the youngest son, Matt, is drawn into a morally charged journey where love, duty, and sacrifice collide, forcing him to make choices with no clear right answer. Spanning time and distance, this epic novel explores family secrets, the long aftermath of tragedy, and the fragile ways people try to protect what they hold dear. With the lyrical, emotionally immersive storytelling for which M. L. Stedman is celebrated, this is a luminous meditation on resilience, forgiveness, and the enduring power of compassion when life cannot be undone.
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paperback
Scribner
Published Mar 3, 2026
ISBN: 9781668219614
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Details
First Published
2026
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for A Far-Flung Life by M.L. Stedman.