Book of lost threads (2010)

by Tess Evans

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In the small town of Opportunity, four mismatched people discover the unexpected power of kindness.

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A slow start to a book of intertwining stories. Contemporary Australia is beautifully and sympathetically portrayed. There's lots of social issues quietly playing in the background as a normal part of everyday life. There are about 10 major characters' stories told and maybe another 10 as sidelines. The timeline weaves in and out in a very unobtrusive way. I really enjoyed escaping into this book. (

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devilish2 | Jan 10, 2019 |

Well I admit it, being a knitter I was drawn by the cover. This is a pleasant enough story about Moss(Miranda) discovering the truth of her birth, and seeking her birth father. Finn, has meanwhile suffered trauma's and is living a reclusive life in the small town of Opportunity. Together, father and daughter heal, help others and discover new meaning in life. A nice story but predictable. (

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HelenBaker | Jul 25, 2011 |

I loved this debut novel. Great read, interesting characters that keep you hooked through the whole tale. Beautifully written.

Bookworm36 | Jul 4, 2010 |

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Dublin Literary Award (Longlist – 2012)

The Indie Book Award (Longlist – Debut fiction – 2011)

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Canonical title

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Book of Lost Threads

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2010

People/Characters

Miranda "Moss" Ophelia Sinclair

Michael "Finn" Finbar Clancy

Mrs Lily Pargetter

George "Sandy" Sandilands (- Mrs Pargetter’s nephew)

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Opportunity, Australia

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Epigraph

Rebirth us with Wisdom, as

we are knitted once again

back into wholeness.

—From ‘Ariadne’s Blessing’, Janet Bristow, 1998

Others also there are who perished unknown; their sacrifice is not

forgotten, and their names, though lost to us, are written in the

Books of God.

—Inscription from the Shrine in the Scottish War Memorial.

Reproduced with the permission of the Trustees of the Scottish War Memorial, Edinburgh.

Dedication

Dedicated to my father, Colin Websdale,

a great dad and a great lover of books.

First words

"Hello. Does Michael Clancy live here?"

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