Desks like train carriages, rain tapping on tin, and a question he dares to answer honestly. The belt leaves its grammar, but the words stay clean. A teacher reads his sentence aloud.
The rest of 1973 will unfold here over the coming months. If you want the whole story now, you can buy the book directly from Rowan today.
For extra context, you will find below two brief companions to this chapter, a guide to the Australian details and a history note on the headlines of June 1973.
⚠️ This work contains domestic and family violence, coercive control, and a child’s fear; please read with care and step away if needed. ❤️Reader Care
Keep reading with a 7-day free trial
Subscribe to Substance to keep reading this post and get 7 days of free access to the full post archives.