Sinking Stations by Nigel Nichols | PB Historical Fiction the essence of the present

the essence of the present and the past are melded together very thoughtfully and evocatively

the narrative moves between the rivers and plains of Tasmania’s northern midlands to the centre of colonial government

Ever the optimist

But Manna’s life was torn apart

and love- but also inspired by the inherent sadness of being alive

Sinking Stations by Nigel Nichols | PB Historical Fiction the essence of the presentMy father didnt talk about the war much, but sometimes he would firmly grip the edge of the kitchen table and shout, SINKING STATIONS! apparently it was something they used to do in the mess on the ships when tall stories were told. Sinking Stations is a sons story of his fathers life during the Great Depression and as a sailor in the Navy in World War II. The reward of a Soldier Settler block in the Central Highlands of Tasmania was an opportunity