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Regional Extra 28 August 2024

EDGARS Books and News and the Wangaratta Library are looking forward to welcoming author Fiona McArthur on Thursday, September 12 at 6.30pm.

Fiona is the author of the non-fiction book Aussie Midwives, and lives on a farm with her husband in northern New South Wales. She was awarded the NSW Excellence in Midwifery Award in 2015 and the Australian Ruby Award for  Contemporary Romantic Fiction in 2020, and was shortlisted for the same award in 2023.

Fiona’s 13th book in the Aussie Outback Medical Romance Series, “Back to Birdsville”, was released at the end of July and is a heartfelt and evocative tale that sweeps readers into the vast, rugged landscapes of outback Queensland. The novel  centres on Phoebe McFadden, a midwife and emergency nurse who thought she had left Birdsville – and its tangled family dramas – behind forever.

When her cousin Scarlet invites her back to be a bridesmaid, Phoebe reluctantly returns, bracing herself to confront the  ghosts of her past. What she doesn’t anticipate is the town’s irresistible charm and the unexpected reappearance of Atticus Bow, Birdsville’s new cop, who is no longer the awkward boy she once knew but a man who stirs feelings she thought she had buried.

McArthur deftly weaves together the personal and the communal, portraying Birdsville as more than just a backdrop. The town, with its tight-knit community of 110 residents, becomes a character in its own right – one that embodies resilience, connection, and the kind of spirit that can only be found in the outback. The Birdsville races, a beloved local event, add vibrancy to the story, providing a colourful setting that brings the town’s traditions and the bond among its people to life.

Following the talk, Fiona will sign copies of “Back to Birdsville” as well as any backlist books for readers; which are  available now from Edgars Books & News or on the day.

This is a free event, but bookings are required – visit https://edgarsbooksandnews.com.au/events/ or call/drop into Edgars at 55 Murphy Street 5721 3758 or the Wangaratta Library in Docker Street 5721 2366.