The End of the Morning

This unpublished novel by Charmian Clift explores the coming-of-age of Cressida Morley during the Great Depression, as she grows up in a weatherboard cottage by a wild beach with her eccentric family. Set against a backdrop of small community life, the story captures moments of family dynamics, personal growth, and the longing for change. As Cressida begins to envision her future beyond her childhood surroundings, the narrative raises questions about identity and transformation.