Salt Creek

Set in 1855 South Australia, Lucy Treloar's novel follows the Finch family as they settle in the remote coastal region of Salt Creek, amid the challenges of a harsh landscape and societal upheaval. As the family interacts with travelers and the Ngarrindjeri people, longstanding tensions and the impact of colonization threaten to fracture their lives. Through the eyes of 15-year-old Hester Finch, the narrative explores themes of loss, change, and the meaning of civilization in a transforming world.