Roger Davenport Livres

Isolated in its high valley of hidden marshes, Lowlake lurked bleak and forbidding, avoided by all but the hardiest locals.Yet to Amanda's dad, it seems welcoming.So they moved in.Amanda, Dan and their father.Into a house that was already a home.Trying to ignore the feeling of...something.Because Lowlake was only bricks and mortar.Miles from anywhere, but definately only bricks and mortar.Just ancient masonry and antique fittings...and the faint thuds of running feet.The sly whispers.The sinister giggling....

The story follows Roger Davenport, who relocates with his family from Southern Ireland to Perth, Australia, at the age of forty. This significant life change sets the stage for exploring themes of adaptation, cultural differences, and the challenges of starting anew in a foreign land, as the family navigates their new environment and seeks to build a life in Australia.

The book offers a personal reflection on family history, addressing questions that relatives might have wanted to ask the author before their passing. It presents a unique perspective on historical events, contrasting the author's earlier disdain for the subject with a newfound appreciation. Through storytelling, it highlights past experiences and their positive impacts on contemporary society, revealing how history can shape and inform the present.