The Way Home

Based on the life of her parents, The Way Home is a novel by Henry Handel Richardson that depicts the decline of a man due to mental illness and the lengths his wife must go to care for their family. It is a classic of Australian literature reimagined for modern readers.

Format: Hardback
Length: 272 pages
Publication date: 15 February 2022
Publisher: West Margin Press

The Way Home, a novel by Henry Handel Richardson, delves into the life of her parents and is the second installment in a trilogy later published as The Fortunes of Richard Mahony. This trilogy has garnered widespread acclaim for its poignant portrayal of a man's descent into mental illness and the extraordinary measures his wife must undertake to care for their young family.

In this serene and picturesque setting, Richard Mahony had established his home. Here, he had also found the house of his dreams, a stone structure nestled beneath a tangle of creeper, exuding age and solidity. The floors remained steadfast underfoot, and within the confines of its roomy walls, voices lost their ability to carry. However, what truly captivated him was the privacy it offered.

After enduring years of arduous struggles in the Australian outback, Richard Mahony returns to his native England, seeking solace and tranquility in his later years. Although his dreams have materialized, he soon encounters the prejudices held by the affluent towards men who have ventured across the world to pursue their fortunes. Despite his best efforts, he finds it challenging to establish a foothold in the land of his birth. In a difficult decision, he returns to Australia, determined to forge a new life.

Presented in a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Henry Handel Richardson's The Way Home stands as a classic of Australian literature, reimagined for contemporary readers.

Dimension: 203 x 127 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781513133959