Kate Grenville’s collection of Elizabeth Macarthur’s letters, the inspiration for her bestselling, award-winning novel A Room Made of Leaves

‘An intimate portrait of a woman who changed herself and Australia...Michelle Scott Tucker makes Elizabeth Macarthur step off the page.’ David Hunt , Author

The first new novel in almost ten years from award-winning, best-selling author Kate Grenville.

John Macarthur, of Camden, New South Wales, introduced the merino sheep into Australia and founded the Australian wool trade.

'Searching for the Secret River is the extraordinary story of how Kate Grenville came to write her award-winning novel, The Secret River. It all began with her