“You may never be entirely happy; few people are. You may never achieve your heart's desire in this world, for people seldom do. Sit be enough deathbeds, Branza, and you will hear your fill of stories of missed chances, and wrong turnings, and spurned opportunities for love.”
In this novel, a young girl named daphne finds solace in a magical land after being subjected to a series of abuses. She discovers that the world she has entered is a fairy tale realm, where she can live out her desires and escape her reality. As she navigates this new world, she must confront the dark aspects of her past and the transformative power of her own story. more
Margo Lanagan is an Australian writer renowned for her unique literary style and rich imagination. Her works span various genres, including novels, poetry, and short story collections. Born on June 5, 1960, Lanagan's writing career began in the 1980s, and she has published numerous works, winning many literary awards. more
“Dive deeper, my Siren, and sing, All I crave is feeling you within.”
“Desire has a wicked habit of not knowing its place, and trying to go beyond that.”