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Unraveling family secrets across generations, from New Guinea to Australia.
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Chasing the Horizon

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    384 pages

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    1 December 2026

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Summary

Family history, secrets, and adventure, from the Adelaide Hills to a wild, little-known land, in master storyteller Di Morrissey’s stunning 32nd novel.

In 1912, Dora Thompson leaves Sydney to take up a role in New Guinea as a governess. Instead, she finds herself without work and stranded—until she meets an intriguing group of German and English residents who have made New Guinea their home. As she enters their extraordinary world, the shadow of war falls over the German-controlled is…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781761779053
ISBN-10:1761779052
Author:Di Morrissey
Publisher:Pan Macmillan Australia
Imprint:Macmillan Australia
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:384
Release Date:1 December 2026
Dimensions:154mm x 233mm
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Chasing the Horizon by Di Morrissey - ISBN: 9781761779053
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About The Author

Di Morrissey

Di Morrissey AM is one of Australia’s most successful and prolific authors, recognized for her significant contributions to popular fiction and her lasting impact on publishing. Prior to her career as a novelist, she gained international experience in journalism, magazines, television, film, theatre, and advertising. This diverse background, combined with her keen interest in cultural, political, and environmental matters, imbues her writing with unique narrative depth and emotional resonance. In 2017, she was inducted into the Australia Book Industry Awards Hall of Fame with the Lloyd O’Neil Award, and in 2019, she was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia. Chasing the Horizon marks her thirty-second novel.

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