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  1. Cover
  2. About the Book
  3. Dedication
  4. One
  5. Two
  6. Three
  7. Four
  8. Five
  9. Six
  10. Seven
  11. Eight
  12. Nine
  13. Ten
  14. Eleven
  15. Twelve
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  20. Seventeen
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  22. Nineteen
  23. Twenty
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  27. Twenty-four
  28. Twenty-five
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  30. Twenty-seven
  31. Twenty-eight
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  36. Thirty-three
  37. Thirty-four
  38. Thirty-five
  39. Thirty-six
  40. Thirty-seven
  41. Thirty-eight
  42. Thirty-nine
  43. Acknowledgements
  44. About the Author
  45. Also by Sandie Docker
  46. Book Club Questions
  47. Welcome to the Kookaburra Creek Café
  48. Prologue
  49. One
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  1. Do you think Nicky is justified in her desire to start her life over again in a whole new place?
  2. Nicky believes that Mark loves her ‘in his way’. Is this ever enough?
  3. Rosella Cove is a tight-knit, supportive community. What are the pros and cons of living in a small town like this?
  4. In what ways do Ivy and Nicole’s stories mirror each other?
  5. What does Ivy mean when she says of Lucy: ‘In each other’s company, neither of us need put on the brave face we do with others to protect those around us from our grief’?
  6. Charlie says, ‘The less you’re seen, the more you see.’ Explain.
  7. In what ways is the renovation of the cottage physically and symbolically significant to Nicole’s journey?
  8. At the end of the novel, despite trying to make amends for his past, does Charlie find redemption?
  9. What is it that finally gives Nicole the strength to say no to Mark?
  10. Discuss the issue of gaslighting and why we seem to hear more about it these days.
  11. Danny leaves for Bangladesh, but do you think Nicole and Danny’s relationship will continue?
  12. What similarities can you find between this novel and the author’s first book, The Kookaburra Creek Café?

Welcome to the Kookaburra Creek Café

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THE PAST

For Hattie, the café has been her refuge for the last fifty years – her second chance at a happy ending after her dreams of being a star were shattered. But will the ghosts of her past succeed in destroying everything she’s worked so hard to build?

THE PRESENT

For Alice, the café is her livelihood. After Hattie took her in as a teenager, Alice has slowly forged a quiet life as the café’s manager (and chief cupcake baker). But with so many tragedies behind her, is it too late for Alice’s story to have a happy ending?

THE FUTURE

For Becca, a teenager in trouble, the café could be the new start she yearns for. That is, if she can be persuaded to stop running from her secrets. Can Becca find a way to believe in the kindness of strangers, and accept that this small town could be the place where she finally belongs?

One small town. Three lost women. And a lifetime of secrets.

Read on for a taste …

An excerpt from The Kookaburra Creek Café

Prologue

Kookaburra Creek, 2010

She ran as fast as she could.

‘Where are you?’ she screamed, her voice cracking.

Her throat hurt. Every gasp for air was difficult. She couldn’t see very far through the thick black smoke, but she was sure she was close now. She had to be.

Angry orange flames danced across the tops of the gum trees behind her, chasing her down. But she wouldn’t stop. She wouldn’t leave him out here alone.

Be brave.

She coughed. No air.

‘Are you here?’ she rasped.