A Room Made of Leaves

In this playful and thought-provoking work, Kate Grenville explores the imagined secret memoir of Elizabeth Macarthur, wife of early Sydney wool baron John Macarthur. Through Elizabeth's candid voice, the book reveals a complex, spirited woman navigating her tumultuous life and the societal constraints of her time, challenging long-held stereotypes. Layered with wit and insight, it also examines the darker dangers of false stories and the power they hold to shape perceptions of history.