- “Picnic at Hanging Rock” by Joan Lindsay: Set in the early 1900s, this atmospheric mystery follows the disappearance of three schoolgirls during a picnic near the eponymous rock formation.
- “Cloudstreet” by Tim Winton: Although primarily set in Perth, Western Australia, this iconic Australian novel also touches on South Australia. It explores the lives of two working-class families living in a large and dilapidated house.
- “The Secret River” by Kate Grenville: While mostly set in New South Wales, this historical novel briefly visits South Australia. It tells the story of an Englishman and his wife who settle along the Hawkesbury River in the 19th century.
- “The Lieutenant” by Kate Grenville: Another novel by Kate Grenville, this historical tale is partially set in South Australia during the late 18th century. It follows the life of a young officer who forms an unlikely friendship with an Aboriginal man.
- “The Rainbow Serpent” by Dick Roughsey: This children’s picture book, inspired by Indigenous Australian mythology, explores the creation of the world and traditional Dreamtime stories with a focus on the Rainbow Serpent. While not specifically set in South Australia, it reflects aspects of Indigenous culture found across the country.
- “The Yacoubian Building” by Alaa Al Aswany: Although primarily set in Cairo, this influential novel also touches on South Australia. It delves into the lives of people living in a once-grand building, exploring themes of corruption and social inequality.
- “Dead I Well May Be” by Adrian McKinty: Set in late 20th century South Australia, this gritty crime novel follows a young Irishman who becomes entangled with drug lords and finds himself on the run.
- “The Dry” by Jane Harper: While the bulk of the story is set in a small Australian town in Victoria, the protagonist visits South Australia to uncover secrets from his past. This gripping thriller explores the impact of drought on rural communities.
- “A Fringe of Leaves” by Patrick White: Primarily set in the waters off New South Wales, this historical novel also touches on South Australia. It follows the journey of a privileged woman who endures a shipwreck and captivity during the early colonial period.
- “The Dressmaker” by Rosalie Ham: Set in a fictional Australian town, this darkly humorous novel tells the story of a skilled dressmaker who returns to her hometown to seek revenge. While not explicitly set in South Australia, it captures the dry and isolated nature of many rural Australian settings.
WANDERLIST: Ten famous novels set in South Australia
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