A Long Way from Home

Narrated by Saskia Maarleveld , Colin McPhillamy , Craig Baldwin

Released: February 27, 2018
Length: 11 hrs 6 mins
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Publisher: Recorded Books

In A Long Way from Home, two-time Booker Prize-winning author Peter Carey delivers a vibrant novel set in 1954 Australia, centered around the perilous 10,000-mile Redex Trial race. Irene Bobs, an enthusiastic driver, and her car salesman husband team up with their eccentric navigator, Willie Bachhuber, as they navigate both treacherous terrain and the complexities of their world. This engaging narrative blends humor and history, exploring the intricacies of identity in a rapidly changing Australia while taking listeners on an unpredictable journey.

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