Six Skene Street - Paperback

by Alison Morant (Author)

Six Skene Street is an Australian romance, incorporating family dramas and long-held friendships. After childhood secrets are unexpectedly revealed, the lives of all concerned are radically changed. Luckily for the new couple though, their friends are always there providing love, laughs and support.

1963

Part one portrays eleven year old Dash, living in Launceston with a mother who's never loved him. His step-father is having an affair and, sick and tired of his hard to please wife, is on the verge of leaving her.

Part two depicts eleven year old Evie's life before it's transformed by tragedy. Her disillusioned mother then relocates her family from the seaside town of Portarlington, to a new life in the city.

1995

Part three sees Dash secure work as a crane operator in Geelong. Divorced, with a daughter he's rarely seen, his contagious humour is put to the test after hearing news of his 'real' dad.

Evie, also divorced, loves working as a feng shui consultant. Her world is rocked though, when the truth behind a terrible childhood event is disclosed, stunning her whole family.