Nunn, Judy
Maralinga
- ISBN 13:
- 9780749954956
- author:
- Nunn, Judy
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Piatkus
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 528
- Dimensions:
- 12.8 x 4 x 19.7 cm
- Genre:
- Historical fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
In the spring of 1956, a remote South Australian desert became the site of a secret nuclear testing project. British Lieutenant Daniel Gardiner was stationed there, unaware that his posting would lead to a violent and transformative experience. Meanwhile, journalist Elizabeth Hoffmann embarked on a journey across the globe in search of answers and her lost love. As she delves into the truth about Maralinga, Elizabeth uncovers the story of the land's original inhabitants, who had walked their ancestral territory for forty thousand years before its desecration. This is a powerful exploration of the human cost of scientific ambition and the devastating impact on indigenous communities. Set against the backdrop of the Cold War, this novel sheds light on a pivotal moment in Australian history that was hidden from public knowledge until now.