Careful, He Might Hear You: Text Classics

A stunning Australian classic that captures 1930s Sydney through the eyes of a young boy caught in a custody battle between his working-class uncle and his wealthy, imperious aunt. Sumner Locke Elliott's semi-autobiographical novel is tender, heartbreaking, and utterly compelling—a masterpiece of psychological insight and emotional truth. The Text Classics edition brings this essential Australian story to a new generation. Perfect for readers who love literary fiction with real emotional depth and a vivid sense of time and place.