In this enchanting tale, a widower named Holland devises a unique plan to find a suitable husband for his daughter, Ellen. He declares that she will only marry the man who can correctly identify all the species of eucalyptus trees on his vast property. As suitors from far and wide arrive to take on the challenge, Ellen finds herself captivated by a mysterious stranger who weaves magical stories about each tree. As the competition unfolds, the power of storytelling and the beauty of nature intertwine, leading to unexpected twists and turns in this mesmerizing exploration of love, identity, and the power of the imagination.

This novel weaves together the lives of diverse characters through a narrative that spans decades, centering on a teenage runaway with psychic abilities. As she becomes embroiled in a covert war between immortal factions, the story explores themes of mortality, power, and the interconnectedness of human lives. The intricate plot moves through different times and places, revealing a hidden world of mysticism and a looming apocalyptic crisis, all while examining the impact of our actions on the future of the planet.

"Carpentaria" is a sprawling and epic novel set in the fictional town of Desperance, located in the Gulf of Carpentaria in northern Australia. The story follows the lives of the powerful Phantom family, particularly the enigmatic matriarch Norm Phantom, and their interactions with the white mining company that threatens their ancestral lands. Filled with magical realism, indigenous mythology, and social commentary, the book explores themes of colonization, identity, and the struggle for survival in a harsh and unforgiving landscape.

"The Swan Book" is set in a dystopian future where climate change has wreaked havoc on Australia, transforming it into a landscape of perpetual floods. The story centers around Oblivia Ethylene, a mute and traumatized Aboriginal girl who is found living in a wrecked ship grounded in a tree. She is taken under the wing of Bella Donna, a European woman who marries the first Aboriginal president of Australia. The narrative weaves elements of Aboriginal mythology, environmental disaster, and the political struggles of indigenous peoples, exploring themes of displacement, identity, and resilience.