Description
On Valentine's Day in 1900, a group of students and teachers from the exclusive Appleyard College embark on a seemingly idyllic picnic at the mysterious Hanging Rock. As the day unfolds, a few of the girls wander off towards the ancient rock formation and inexplicably vanish without a trace. The ensuing investigation unearths secrets and tensions within the school and the surrounding community, leaving everyone to grapple with the unsettling mystery and the profound impact of the disappearances. This atmospheric novel explores themes of innocence, repression, and the enduring power of the unknown.
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paperback
VINTAGE (RAND)
Published Jul 2, 1998
192 pages
ISBN: 9780099750611
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Details
First Published
1967
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Picnic at Hanging Rock by Joan Lindsay.