Lilian's Story: Text Classics [Mass Market Paperback] Grenville, Kate

Kate Grenville's haunting debut novel follows the unconventional Lilian Una Singer as she claims her freedom in early Sydney. Based on the true story of Bea Miles, this is a fierce exploration of a woman who refuses to be tamed by society's expectations or her controlling father. Grenville's prose is luminous and unflinching as she traces Lilian's journey from stifled daughter to wild, street-dwelling eccentric. Part of the celebrated Text Classics series, it's a powerful Australian story about madness, liberation, and the price of living authentically. Perfect for readers who love character-driven fiction with a rebellious heart.