Picnic at Hanging Rock (Penguin Classics)
by Joan Lindsay
In 1900, four schoolgirls and a teacher disappear during a picnic at Hanging Rock in Australia. As search parties scour the area, the community grapples with fear and speculation. Joan Lindsay's atmospheric tale delves into the eerie void left by the unexplained event, blending reality with subtle unease in the remote Victorian landscape.
About This Book
Picnic at Hanging Rock is a classic novel by Joan Lindsay, originally published in 1967 and now presented in the Penguin Classics edition.
The story unfolds in the Australian bush, where the enigmatic disappearance of young women creates an atmosphere of lingering unease and unanswered questions.
This edition preserves the haunting narrative that has captivated readers for decades, exploring themes of isolation and the unknown.
Lindsay's evocative prose draws on the stark beauty of the landscape to heighten the sense of mystery.
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