One for Sorrow by Favel Parrett - ISBN: 9780733646324
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A child’s love of words, a teacher’s love, and a world at war.
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One for Sorrow

From the Miles Franklin shortlisted author of PAST THE SHALLOWS

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  • Paperback

    272 pages

  • Release Date

    3 November 2026

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Summary

A new novel from the much-loved, Miles Franklin shortlisted Favel Parrett. In the tradition of Claire Keegan and Sarah Winman comes an unforgettable story of love and betrayal through the eyes of a child.

The rhythm drew me in, so even though I did not understand all of the words, I felt like I understood the feeling of the story. And that shook and excited me at the same time. For it was not only words that told a story. There was a kind of magic happening and I wanted to find ou…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780733646324
ISBN-10:0733646328
Author:Favel Parrett
Publisher:Hachette Australia
Imprint:Hachette Australia
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:272
Release Date:3 November 2026
Weight:300g
About The Author

Favel Parrett

Favel Parrett is a writer based in Victoria, Australia.

Her debut novel, Past the Shallows, was published in 2011 and was critically acclaimed, selling internationally. It was shortlisted for the prestigious Miles Franklin Literary Award and won the Dobbie Literary Award. In 2012, Favel won the ABIA Newcomer of the Year Award.

Her second novel, When the Night Comes, was also critically acclaimed, further solidifying her reputation with booksellers and readers. There Was Still Love, Favel’s third novel, was shortlisted for the Stella Prize and won Book of the Year at the 2020 Indie Book Awards.

Favel’s first novel for children, Wandi, was published in October 2021, followed by her second children’s novel, Kimmi, in November 2023.

One for Sorrow is Favel’s latest adult novel.

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