Mantle

"Mantle" is a deeply moving and original novel that explores themes of change, grief, and interconnectedness through the story of Ursula, a self-assured geologist faced with her mother’s mysterious illness on Tasmania’s coastline. As a contagious rash and escalating upheaval affect the island and its inhabitants, Ursula grapples with personal loss and new beginnings amid the relentless movement of the earth beneath her feet. With evocative storytelling and compelling characters, the book offers a poignant reflection on our relationship with nature, mortality, and transformation.