It's Raining in Mango
Thea Astley
May 2010 · Bolinda · Narrated by Jan Friedl
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One family traced from the 1860s to the 1980s, beginning with Cornelius Laffey, an Irish-born journalist. Wresting his kin from the easy living of 19th century Sydney, he takes them to northern Queensland where thousands of hopefuls are digging for gold in the mud. The family confronts the horror of aboriginal dispossession, and Cornelius is sacked for reporting the slaughter. The cycles of generations turn, one over the other. Only some things change. That world and this world both have their Catholic priests, their bigots, their radicals.
About the author
Thea Astley (1925–2004) was one of Australia's most respected and acclaimed novelists. She won the Miles Franklin Award four times and in 1989 she was awarded the Patrick White Award. Her titles include Hunting the Wild Pineapple and It's Raining in Mango – both are published in audio by Bolinda.
Jan Friedl has worked in all areas of the performing arts including film, television and theatre. She has performed with many major Australian theatre companies. Jan is also an accomplished singer, having studied in Melbourne, Adelaide and at the Komische Opera in Berlin. Her television credits include Blue Heelers, The Man From Snowy River and Round the Twist.
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