- Cloudstreet” by Tim Winton: This Australian classic tells the story of two working-class families living in Perth, but it also ventures into the New South Wales south coast.
- “The Secret River” by Kate Grenville: Set in the early 19th century, this novel follows the life of William Thornhill, a convict who settles along the Hawkesbury River.
- “The Light between Oceans” by M.L. Stedman: Although partially set in Western Australia, this gripping story takes place on an isolated island off the coast of New South Wales and explores themes of love, loss, and moral dilemmas.
- “The Harp in the South” by Ruth Park: This critically acclaimed novel depicts the trials and tribulations of the Darcy family, living in the slums of Surry Hills in Sydney during the 1940s.
- “The Broken Shore” by Peter Temple: Set in a small town on the coast of Victoria, the protagonist, Joe Cashin, refers to his previous life in Sydney and the struggles he faced there.
- “The Slap” by Christos Tsiolkas: While mainly set in the Melbourne suburb of Carlton, this novel explores different perspectives of a group of characters and delves into their backgrounds, some of which include New South Wales.
- “The Dry” by Jane Harper: Although predominantly taking place in a fictional town in rural Victoria, the story’s protagonist, Aaron Falk, originally hails from Kiewarra in New South Wales.
- “The Wife’s Tale” by Christine Wells: This historical fiction novel moves between present-day Sydney and 19th-century London, following the story of a woman searching for the truth about her ancestor.
- “The Lieutenant” by Kate Grenville: Set in both Sydney and New South Wales during the late 18th century, this novel explores the early colonial history of Australia through the eyes of an English lieutenant.
- “A Life of Her Own” by Fiona McCallum: This book follows the journey of a woman who escapes her strict religious community and begins a new life in New South Wales, discovering her independence and purpose.
WANDERLIST: Ten famous novels set in New South Wales
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