From inside her Toorakmansion, Margaret, matriarch, widow of Edmund RiceO'Day of O'Day Funerals, secretly surveys her familyin the garden. Everyone, including Margaret herself, isoblivious to the secrets that threaten to be uncovered bya visiting American relative who is determined to excavatethe O'Day's family history. How far will Margaret goin order to bury the truth? Family Skeleton examinesthe dark heart of a family that has for generationsbeen engaged in dark business. You can't dig a grave withoutdisturbing the smooth surface of the ground.
Deftly woven with elegantwit and with compassion, this dark comedy is aboutwhat you might unearth if you dig deep enough.
By:
Carmel Bird Imprint: University of Western Aus Country of Publication: Australia Dimensions:
Height: 234mm,
Width: 153mm,
Spine: 14mm
Weight: 250g ISBN:9781742588902 ISBN 10: 1742588905 Pages: 250 Publication Date:01 September 2016 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
