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Beyond the Ashes
Hardcover
Publisher: Faye Roots
Published: Nov 13 2025
Pages: 288
Weight: 1.22
Height: 0.81 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Beyond the Ashes is a 1970s Australian novel that follows a family's emotional and physical journey from the red deserts of central Australia to the blue beaches of the east coast. Set during a time when safari tours and climbing Ayers Rock were common, and turtle conservation was just emerging, the story explores deep themes of forgiveness, love, grief, and faith.
After a tragic road accident, a family begins to fall apart due to silence and unresolved pain. The novel centers on a young woman's attempt to reconnect with her father and his struggle to overcome his past. A young marine biologist, Martin Kelso, believes the family can heal and plays a role in guiding them toward restoration.
With intertwined stories of characters like Kate, Daniel, Raelene, and Martin, the novel paints a moving portrait of brokenness, reconciliation, and hope, emphasizing that no place no matter how beautiful can heal the heart without forgiveness and love.
This is a work of fiction, inspired by real locations but with entirely fictional characters and towns.
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