Needle in a Haystack
Published on 29. April 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
384 pages
978-1-76106-934-5 (ISBN)
Description
Lottie Fairchild has two loves: history and, well, history. She's fascinated by the legends of love and curses handed down through her family.
Owner of a little antique shop in small country town Banalla, Lottie is on the committee that is about to launch a new festival celebrating local history, including gentleman bushranger Jack McNally.
Altogether, Lottie feels happy. Mostly. But when festival guest speaker Professor Damian Loxley roars into town a week early, Lottie is caught off guard.
As a professor of history and an author, Damian arrives keen to research Jack McNally and a historic cold case: the mysterious disappearance of a colonial lady - in essence the search for a needle in a haystack. Then he meets Lottie Fairchild ... the perfect local guide.
Little do they realise what danger can come with treasures and truths. But least of all do they know that the hardest jewel to grasp is happiness itself ...
Praise for Karly Lane:
'Perfect to read on a plane, train or beach-side holiday.' - Reading Writing and Reisling on The One That Got Away
'I absolutely couldn't put The One That Got Away down ...' - Ms G's Bookshelf
'... a compelling, fast-paced and engaging read with heart and substance.' - Better Reading
'If you are looking for a good holiday read, then definitely choose For Once In My Life.' - Blue Wolf Reviews
'A seriously wonderful book ... perfect if you are looking for something to make you smile and touch your heart.' - Beauty and Lace
'A country reading delight, Wish You Were Here is the perfect book to enjoy this summer season. You can't go wrong with a Karly Lane novel and this latest one was no exception.' - Mrs B's Book Reviews
'Heart-warming ... an enjoyable read that will be warmly welcomed by fans of Australian romance writing.' - Canberra Weekly
Owner of a little antique shop in small country town Banalla, Lottie is on the committee that is about to launch a new festival celebrating local history, including gentleman bushranger Jack McNally.
Altogether, Lottie feels happy. Mostly. But when festival guest speaker Professor Damian Loxley roars into town a week early, Lottie is caught off guard.
As a professor of history and an author, Damian arrives keen to research Jack McNally and a historic cold case: the mysterious disappearance of a colonial lady - in essence the search for a needle in a haystack. Then he meets Lottie Fairchild ... the perfect local guide.
Little do they realise what danger can come with treasures and truths. But least of all do they know that the hardest jewel to grasp is happiness itself ...
Praise for Karly Lane:
'Perfect to read on a plane, train or beach-side holiday.' - Reading Writing and Reisling on The One That Got Away
'I absolutely couldn't put The One That Got Away down ...' - Ms G's Bookshelf
'... a compelling, fast-paced and engaging read with heart and substance.' - Better Reading
'If you are looking for a good holiday read, then definitely choose For Once In My Life.' - Blue Wolf Reviews
'A seriously wonderful book ... perfect if you are looking for something to make you smile and touch your heart.' - Beauty and Lace
'A country reading delight, Wish You Were Here is the perfect book to enjoy this summer season. You can't go wrong with a Karly Lane novel and this latest one was no exception.' - Mrs B's Book Reviews
'Heart-warming ... an enjoyable read that will be warmly welcomed by fans of Australian romance writing.' - Canberra Weekly
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Sydney
Australia
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 232 mm
Width: 154 mm
Thickness: 28 mm
Weight
680 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-76106-934-5 (9781761069345)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Karly Lane lives on the beautiful mid-North Coast of New South Wales, and she is the proud mum of four children and an assortment of four-legged animals.
Before becoming an author, Karly worked as a pathology collector. Now, after surviving three teenage children and with one more to go, she's confident she can add referee, hostage negotiator, law enforcer, peacekeeper, ruiner-of-social-lives, driving instructor and expert-at silently-counting-to-ten to her resume.
When she isn't at her keyboard, Karly can be found hanging out with her beloved horses, goats and dogs, happily ignoring the housework.
Karly writes Rural and Women's Fiction set in small country towns, blending contemporary stories with historical heritage. She is a passionate advocate for rural Australia, with a focus on rural communities and current issues.
Her bestselling novels include North Star, Morgan's Law, Bridie's Choice, Poppy's Dilemma, Gemma's Bluff, Tallowood Bound, Second Chance Town, Third Time Lucky, If Wishes Were Horses, Six Ways to Sunday, Someone Like You, Fool Me Once, Something Like This, Take Me Home, Once Burnt Twice Shy, A Stone's Throw Away, Wish You Were Here, Time After Time, For Once in My Life, The One That Got Away, A Twist of Fate and the bestselling Callahans of Stringybark Creek series: The Wrong Callahan, Mr Right Now and Return to Stringybark Creek. Needle in a Haystack is her twenty-fifth novel.
Before becoming an author, Karly worked as a pathology collector. Now, after surviving three teenage children and with one more to go, she's confident she can add referee, hostage negotiator, law enforcer, peacekeeper, ruiner-of-social-lives, driving instructor and expert-at silently-counting-to-ten to her resume.
When she isn't at her keyboard, Karly can be found hanging out with her beloved horses, goats and dogs, happily ignoring the housework.
Karly writes Rural and Women's Fiction set in small country towns, blending contemporary stories with historical heritage. She is a passionate advocate for rural Australia, with a focus on rural communities and current issues.
Her bestselling novels include North Star, Morgan's Law, Bridie's Choice, Poppy's Dilemma, Gemma's Bluff, Tallowood Bound, Second Chance Town, Third Time Lucky, If Wishes Were Horses, Six Ways to Sunday, Someone Like You, Fool Me Once, Something Like This, Take Me Home, Once Burnt Twice Shy, A Stone's Throw Away, Wish You Were Here, Time After Time, For Once in My Life, The One That Got Away, A Twist of Fate and the bestselling Callahans of Stringybark Creek series: The Wrong Callahan, Mr Right Now and Return to Stringybark Creek. Needle in a Haystack is her twenty-fifth novel.