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The breathtaking new novel from the internationally bestselling author of The Rain Queen and Congo Dawn.

'You are her mother at this moment. The future is another time.'

In a remote corner of Tanzania, Essie Lawrence lives with her husband in an archaeologist's camp. One morning a chance encounter with two strangers sees her making a rash promise. When she returns home to the research base, she has a baby in her arms. Essie is to care for the little girl until the coming of the rains. And then hand her back.

The organised world of Magadi Research Camp is turned upside down. As her heart opens up to new life, Essie is drawn into the ancient wisdom of the Hadza, the last hunter-gatherer tribe in East Africa. And she is led back to memories of her own mother and her first home on the island of Tasmania, at the far end of the world. But there is a price to pay. Essie's marriage, her career - everything she's worked for - is put at risk.

On the shores of the flamingo lake, personal stories are played out alongside the Lawrences' quest to find the origins of the human species. Nightmares and dreams go hand in hand as past and present merge. What is real and what will turn to dust? And after a season of being a mother, will Essie be able to survive the hardest challenge of all? To love, and then let go ...

An exquisite and heart-piercing story of one woman's bond with a baby, The Beautiful Mother will resonate with every parent, crossing time, place and culture. It is an unforgettable exploration of what it really means to be a member of the human family, revealing the deep need we all have to find our own tribe.

'Katherine Scholes is the queen of her craft. This is a beautiful story about the nature of belonging, entirely the right book for this moment.'
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'The evocative language in The Beautiful Mother transports you to a land faraway while reflecting on poignant themes that are universal. This is a beautifully crafted story.' Better Reading.

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480 pages
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31 March 2020
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15.5 x 3.6 x 23.4 cm
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0143795341
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978-0143795346
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The breathtaking new novel from the internationally bestselling author of The Rain Queen and Congo Dawn.

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Katherine Scholes is the author of international bestsellers including The Rain Queen, Make Me An Idol, The Stone Angel, The Hunter's Wife,The Lioness, The Perfect Wife and Congo Dawn. She is particularly popular in Europe, where she has sold over two million books.

Her novel The Blue Chameleon won a New South Wales Premier's Literary Award and The Stone Angel was longlisted in the International Dublin Literary Awards. Her work has been translated into over a dozen languages, and includes children's titles as well as novels for adults. She has also worked as a documentary filmmaker.

Katherine was born in Tanzania, the daughter of a doctor and an artist. Parts of her childhood were spent camping in remote areas where her father operated a clinic from his Land Rover and her mother painted. When she was ten, the family left Africa, going briefly to England, then migrating to Australia. She now lives in Tasmania with her husband and two sons, but makes regular trips back to her homeland, where many of her novels are set.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Viking; 1st edition (31 March 2020)
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 480 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0143795341
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0143795346
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 15.5 x 3.6 x 23.4 cm

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Katherine Scholes was born in Tanzania, the daughter of a missionary doctor and an artist. She has fond memories of going on safaris to remote areas where her father operated a clinic from his Land Rover. She now lives in Australia but makes regular trips back to Africa, which is the setting of some of her best-loved novels including the international bestsellers 'The Rain Queen', 'The Hunter’s Wife' and 'The Lioness'. She is particularly popular in Germany and France where she has sold over two million books. She is the author of the widely published children’s books 'The Boy and the Whale', 'Peacetimes' and 'The Landing' and the young adult novel 'The Blue Chameleon'. She has also worked as a documentary filmmaker.

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Stevie Smith

Nurture vs nature

Reviewed in Australia on 9 July 2020

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Enjoyed this novel set in Africa. At times I was annoyed by the heroine of the story and wanted her to stand up to her husband and find love elsewhere. The baby was so sweet so you could understand her wanting to nurture her despite problems in the camp

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Jill Benson

Amazing, thought-provoking, heart-rending and incredibly beautiful

Reviewed in Australia on 19 April 2020

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This book is one of a kind. I kept thinking that I'd just finish the chapter but then I just HAD to know what happened next and so started the next chapter! The imagery is so beautiful that I can not only see what's happening but smell it and feel it as well. There are so many issues that I'm left contemplating. A complete joy.

Reviewed in Australia on 16 September 2020

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Interesting story. Well written and insight into cultural differences. Will look for more by this author.

Reviewed in Australia on 30 June 2020

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What a great read and story line

Reviewed in Australia on 9 June 2020

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Love this ladies books. Not quite as good as The Rain Queen.

Reviewed in Australia on 21 April 2020

I think this is Katherine's best book yet. Her powers of description out you right there in the location, so you feel involved in the story, which is one that everyone can relate to. It is thought-provoking and totally engrossing. I thoroughly recommend it.

Reviewed in Australia on 8 August 2020

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Loved this book. Unusual in some ways but held my interest till the end. Hard to put down.

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Reviewed in the United States on 17 September 2020

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This book was fantastic from start to finish. I just could not put it down. Well written and just a thoroughly great read. Will be looking for more from this author.

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