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The Rain Heron

By: Robbie Arnott
Narrated by: Jessica Douglas-Henry, Zoe Carides
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Ren lives alone on the remote frontier of a country devastated by a coup. High on the forested slopes, she survives by hunting and trading - and forgetting. But when a young soldier comes to the mountains in search of a legendary creature, Ren is inexorably drawn into an impossible mission. As their lives entwine, unravel and erupt - as myth merges with reality - both Ren and the soldier are forced to confront what they regret, what they love and what they fear. A vibrant homage to the natural world, bursting with beautiful landscapes and memorable characters, The Rain Heron is a beautifully told eco-fable about our fragile and dysfunctional relationships with the planet and with each other, the havoc we wreak and the price we pay.

©2020 Robbie Arnott (P)2020 W F Howes Absurdist Animals Genre Fiction Historical Fiction Literary Fiction Magical Realism World Literature

Critic reviews

"The Rain Heron is genuinely and completely magnificent - a magical thing." (Robert Lukins)
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Thoroughly enjoyed the whole book.
Narrator’s soft voice works well with the story.
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Anyone who love the natural world and cares about our planet should read this book, it is truly magical. The narrators tell it SO beautifully. I couldn't put it down. Thank you Robbie Arnott, such a magnificent story.

A wonderful book beautifully narrated.

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